Influence of Airway Clearance Techniques on GOR in Infants
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
- Registration Number
- NCT03346174
- Lead Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Assisted Autogenic Drainage (AAD) or bouncing combined with Assisted Autogenic Drainage (BAAD), induces or aggravates acid and non-acid gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants under the age of one year. Infants, referred to the hospital for impedance-pH monitoring are included in this study.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 105
Inclusion Criteria
- Each child under the age of 1 year, referred for 24 h impedance monitoring to confirm a clinically suspected diagnosis of pathological GOR will be included
Exclusion Criteria
- prematurity (gestational age less than 37 weeks),
- the use of anti-reflux medication and reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method number of refluxes 20 minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method number of acid refluxes 20 minutes
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UZBrussel
🇧🇪Jette, Brussels, Belgium
UZBrussel🇧🇪Jette, Brussels, Belgium