Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Comparison of Non-invasive Ventilation Methods Used to Prevent Endotracheal Intubation Due to Apnea in Very Low Birth Weight Infants (NCT NCT03298035)

NCT ID: NCT03298035

Last Updated: 2020-02-07

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

19 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

28 days after randomization

Results posted on

2020-02-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Overall Study
STARTED
10
9
Overall Study
Received Intervention
9
7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Comparison of Non-invasive Ventilation Methods Used to Prevent Endotracheal Intubation Due to Apnea in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=10 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Total
n=19 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
25.8 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=5 Participants
25.8 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=7 Participants
25.8 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Causcasian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Birth Weight
773 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 160.5 • n=5 Participants
858 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 293.4 • n=7 Participants
835 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 313.3 • n=5 Participants
Weight at Enrollment
920 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 286.6 • n=5 Participants
921 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 204.4 • n=7 Participants
920.6 grams
STANDARD_DEVIATION 236.7 • n=5 Participants
Corrected Gestational Age
28.4 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=5 Participants
28.4 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.1 • n=7 Participants
28.4 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=5 Participants
Number of Participants with Antenatal Glucocorticoid Exposure
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Number of Participants Who Received Surfactant
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 28 days after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=10 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Participants Who Were Intubated
6 Participants
8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 28 days after randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=10 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Duration of Intubation
10.6 days
Standard Deviation 10.2
17.5 days
Standard Deviation 11.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 28 days after randomization

Population: One participant in the NIPPV group died; therefore, this data was not collected for that participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Apneic Events
3.78 Number of apneic events
Standard Deviation 3.42
6.22 Number of apneic events
Standard Deviation 5.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 weeks corrected gestational age

Population: One participant in the NIPPV group died; therefore, this data was not collected for that participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Participants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
9 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 weeks corrected gestational age

Population: One participant in the NIPPV group died; therefore, this data was not collected for that participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Participants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
1 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 weeks corrected gestational age

Population: One participant in the NIPPV group died; therefore, this data was not collected for that participant.

Air leak disorders include pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Participants With Air Leak Disorders
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 weeks corrected gestational age

Population: Data were not collected for this outcome measure.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: about 10 to 18 weeks

Population: One participant in the NIPPV group died; therefore, this data was not collected for that participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Length of Hospital Stay
136 days
Standard Deviation 57.7
149 days
Standard Deviation 67.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: until discharge (about 10 to 18 weeks) or death

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=10 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants will be placed on NIPPV with settings and adjustments per the clinical team's discretion. If apneic events persist despite NIPPV placement and setting adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention
n=9 Participants
With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment. NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention: With recurrence of apneic events, infants on NCPAP will have changes made in NCPAP settings per the clinical team's discretion in attempt to prevent future apneic events. If apneic events persist despite NCPAP adjustments, clinicians may intubate based on clinical judgment.
Number of Participants Who Died
1 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

NIPPV as Rescue Mode for Apnea Prevention

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

NCPAP as Mode for Apnea Prevention

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Catherine C. Beaullieu, MD

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Phone: (713) 500-6044

Results disclosure agreements

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