Trial Outcomes & Findings for Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) as an Adjunct to Neonatal Resuscitation (NCT NCT01220687)

NCT ID: NCT01220687

Last Updated: 2020-08-19

Results Overview

To investigate whether iNO decreases the supplemental oxygen exposure in the preterm infants who require continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during resuscitation as per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocol.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

33 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

20 minutes

Results posted on

2020-08-19

Participant Flow

Women admitted in preterm labor with gestational ages of 25 0/7 to 31 6/7 weeks gestation were approached for prenatal consent. 171 mothers were identified, 95 mothers consented

64 consented mothers or infants met subsequent exclusion criteria. Of those, only 33 were enrolled at time of delivery. Most common exclusion was aging out of gestational age limit, precipitous delivery, or no team available.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Overall Study
STARTED
16
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
14
14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) as an Adjunct to Neonatal Resuscitation

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Total
n=28 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
28.1 Weeks
n=5 Participants
28.6 Weeks
n=7 Participants
28.4 Weeks
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other Race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Birthweight
1105 Grams
n=5 Participants
1145 Grams
n=7 Participants
1105 Grams
n=5 Participants
Apgar Score at one minute
5 units on a scale
n=5 Participants
4 units on a scale
n=7 Participants
4 units on a scale
n=5 Participants
Apgar Score at 5 minutes
8 units on a scale
n=5 Participants
7 units on a scale
n=7 Participants
7.5 units on a scale
n=5 Participants
Any Antenatal Steroid
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Chorioamnionitis
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Rupture of Membranes (ROM) greater than 18 hours
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Maternal Preeclampsia
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 20 minutes

To investigate whether iNO decreases the supplemental oxygen exposure in the preterm infants who require continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during resuscitation as per Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Maximum Factional Inspired Oxygen Percent (FiO2)
48 percentage of Inspired Oxygen
Interval 34.73 to 68.2
39 percentage of Inspired Oxygen
Interval 20.98 to 53.26

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 20 minutes

FiO2 \>60% at any 5 second increment during the study period of 20 minutes for each infant in each arm.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Rate of Hyperoxia
708 Observations on >60% FiO2
370 Observations on >60% FiO2

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: at 20 minutes (end of study)

Oxygen saturations as described as preductal (right hand) as well as post ductal (either foot) and measured as percent of saturated hemoglobin by pulse oximetry.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Pre and Postductal Saturation Levels
Preductal Saturation
90.5 Percent Saturation
Standard Deviation 5.7
82.8 Percent Saturation
Standard Deviation 13.8
Pre and Postductal Saturation Levels
Postductal Saturation
79.9 Percent Saturation
Standard Deviation 25.8
78.2 Percent Saturation
Standard Deviation 20

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 5, 10 and 20 minutes on study

Measured and recorded heart rates every 5 seconds on study as described as beats per minute (BPM)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Heart Rate During Resuscitation
BPM at 5 minutes
139 BPM
Standard Deviation 53
130 BPM
Standard Deviation 46
Heart Rate During Resuscitation
BPM at 10 minutes
161 BPM
Standard Deviation 53
149 BPM
Standard Deviation 46
Heart Rate During Resuscitation
BPM at 20 minutes
168 BPM
Standard Deviation 53
158 BPM
Standard Deviation 46

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: by end of study, 20 minutes

Infants requiring placement of endotracheal tube as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program algorithm for airway management.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Need for Intubation
4 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Hospital Discharge

Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) \> Gr 2 as described by radiographic scale as described in "Incidence and evolution of subependymal and intraventricular hemorrhage: a study of infants with birth weights less than 1,500 gm.", Papile L A; Burstein J; Burstein R; Koffler H, The Journal of pediatrics, (1978 Apr) Vol. 92, No. 4, pp. 529-34. Journal code: 0375410. ISSN: 0022-3476. L-ISSN: 0022-3476. IVH classification systems Papile system Grade I Subependymal hemorrhage Grade II IVH without ventricular dilation Grade III IVH with ventricular dilation Grade IV Extensive IVH with parenchymal involvement

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage > Grade 2
2 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Prior to infant discharge from the hospital

Count of patients requiring either pharmacologic or surgical treatment for persistent PDA

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=14 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Infants With Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Requiring Treatment
4 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Prior to infant discharge from the hospital

Population: 2 of the 14 patients in the placebo arm died and had no ROP exam, 3 of the 14 patients in the INO Group died and had no ROP exam.

Staging of any retinal disease as described by the standard screening by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Only infants who survived to obtain retinal imaging are included (12 in Placebo arm and 11 in INO arm)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=12 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=11 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)> Stage 2
4 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Prior to infant discharge from the hospital

Population: 2 of the 14 patients in the placebo arm died were not included in the analysis, 1 of the 14 patients in the INO Group was excluded for pulmonary hypoplasia..

endotracheal or other airway placement and mechanical ventilation in days, days of non-invasive ventilation as described as nasal ventilation, CPAP, high flow and low flow oxygen as counted in days. Only infants who survived to discharge were included in this analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=12 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=13 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Mechanical Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV), and Length of Stay in Days (LOS)
Mechanical Ventilation
14 Days
Interval 2.0 to 29.0
8.5 Days
Interval 1.5 to 26.0
Mechanical Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV), and Length of Stay in Days (LOS)
NIV
15 Days
Interval 3.0 to 23.0
20.5 Days
Interval 6.5 to 31.0
Mechanical Ventilation, Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV), and Length of Stay in Days (LOS)
LOS
52 Days
Interval 48.0 to 88.0
70.5 Days
Interval 49.0 to 108.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at 36 weeks adjusted gestational age of participant

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia as described as oxygen need at 36 weeks adjusted gestational age. Only infants who survived to 36 weeks gestation were included in this analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=12 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=13 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
5 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at any time during study period

Late Onset Sepsis as described as infection after day 5 of life. This would include all patients who survived to day of life 5.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo 20ppm
n=13 Participants
Nitrogen at 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study Nitrogen: Subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
iNO 20 Ppm
n=12 Participants
Nitric Oxide 20 ppm at the beginning of study start with gradual taper at 10 minutes of the study and completely off by 17 minutes of the study iNO: Immediately after birth, subjects will be randomized to receive iNO (20ppm) or nitrogen (placebo gas) with blended oxygen (starting with 0.3). Fraction of inspired oxygen will be adjusted by 0.1 increments every 15 seconds targeting pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 70-85% in the first 2 minutes of life, and then 85-93% until the end of the study period while requiring supplemental oxygen.
Late Onset Sepsis
2 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Placebo 20ppm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

iNO 20 Ppm

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Krishnamurhty Sekar, MD, Professor of Pediatrics

OUHSC College of Medicine, Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Phone: 405-271-5215

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place