Trial Outcomes & Findings for NHFOV as Primary Support in Very Preterm Infants With RDS (NCT NCT05141435)
NCT ID: NCT05141435
Last Updated: 2025-07-24
Results Overview
The respiratory support failure will be considered if one of the following occurs: (1) severe respiratory acidosis (defined as PaCO2 \>60mm Hg with pH\<7.2) for at least 1hour; (2) hypoxia refractory to study intervention (defined as SpO2 \<90%, with FiO2=0.4 and maximal pressures allowed in the study arm) for at least 1 hour after the administration of surfactant; (3) severe apnoea (defined as recurrent apnoea with \>3 episodes/hour associated with heart rate \<100/min or a single episode of apnoea requiring bag and mask ventilation) and (4) attending physician determined that urgent intubation is necessary.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
360 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
within 72 hrs from the beginning of the study mode
Results posted on
2025-07-24
Participant Flow
From August, 2022, through August, 2024, a total of 20 centers screened 729 infants, of which 405 were eligible. We recruited 360 infants (180 in each group), to account for dropouts. Finally, 342 infants completed the trial (170 in NHFOV; 172 in NCPAP group.)
45 Did not undergo randomization 25 Refused to participate 11 transferr out of the NICU before randomisation 9 major congenital malformations
Participant milestones
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NCPAP
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Overall Study
STARTED
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180
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180
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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172
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170
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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8
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10
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
NHFOV as Primary Support in Very Preterm Infants With RDS
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Total
n=342 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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172 Participants
n=5 Participants
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170 Participants
n=7 Participants
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342 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Continuous
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1 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2 • n=5 Participants
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1 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3 • n=7 Participants
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1 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2 • n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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68 Participants
n=5 Participants
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74 Participants
n=7 Participants
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142 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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104 Participants
n=5 Participants
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96 Participants
n=7 Participants
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200 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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172 Participants
n=5 Participants
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170 Participants
n=7 Participants
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342 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
China
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172 Participants
n=5 Participants
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170 Participants
n=7 Participants
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342 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Birth weight
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970 g
STANDARD_DEVIATION 212 • n=5 Participants
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940 g
STANDARD_DEVIATION 204 • n=7 Participants
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950 g
STANDARD_DEVIATION 205 • n=5 Participants
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Gestational age
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26.9 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=5 Participants
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27.0 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=7 Participants
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27.0 weeks
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: within 72 hrs from the beginning of the study modeThe respiratory support failure will be considered if one of the following occurs: (1) severe respiratory acidosis (defined as PaCO2 \>60mm Hg with pH\<7.2) for at least 1hour; (2) hypoxia refractory to study intervention (defined as SpO2 \<90%, with FiO2=0.4 and maximal pressures allowed in the study arm) for at least 1 hour after the administration of surfactant; (3) severe apnoea (defined as recurrent apnoea with \>3 episodes/hour associated with heart rate \<100/min or a single episode of apnoea requiring bag and mask ventilation) and (4) attending physician determined that urgent intubation is necessary.
Outcome measures
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NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Treatment Failure Within 72 Hours After Randomization 72 Hours After Randomization Need for Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
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48 Participants
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27 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstthe diagnosis a Chest XR
Outcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Airleaks(Pneumothorax and/or Pneumomediastinum) Occurred During Noninvasive Respiratory Support
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4 Participants
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1 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 36 weeks of postmenstrual agedefined according to the NICHD definition
Outcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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77 Participants
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65 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)≥ 2nd Stage
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39 Participants
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40 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) ≥ 2nd Stage
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13 Participants
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23 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Intraventricular Hemorrhage ≥ 3nd Grade
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16 Participants
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15 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Thick Secretions Causing an Airway Obstruction
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10 Participants
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12 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 yearOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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In-hospital Mortality
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12 Participants
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9 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Rate of Nasal Trauma
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9 Participants
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5 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 yearOutcome measures
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NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Composite Mortality/BPD Tality/BPD
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89 Participants
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74 Participants
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstin grams/d
Outcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Weekly Weight Gain
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17 g/Kg/day
Standard Deviation 6
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16 g/Kg/day
Standard Deviation 7
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: the first 4weeks of life or until NICU discharge, whichever comes firstOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Overall Duration of Non Invasive Respiratory Assistance
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27 days
Interval 16.0 to 42.0
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24 days
Interval 14.0 to 43.0
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: up to 2 years from birthOutcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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Overall Duration of Hospitalisation
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57 days
Interval 41.0 to 73.0
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55 days
Interval 41.0 to 75.0
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 yearIf a pharmaceutical or surgical treatment is required is considered. Small doctuses closing spontaneously during the first days of life are not included.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
NCPAP
n=172 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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NHFOV
n=170 Participants
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of nCPAP: neonates assigned to the nCPAP group will be started on a pressure of 6 cmH2O( adjust range:6-10 cmH2O) , with FiO2 (0.21-0.40)adjusted to target SpO2 from 89% to 94%. CPAP will be provided by either variable flow or continuous flow devices, as there is no clear evidence that one type of CPAP generator would be better than any other by pure CPAP system.
infants receive primary non-invasive respiratory support by mean of NHFOV: neonates assigned to NHFOV will be started with the following boundaries: a) Paw of 6 cmH2O (the range 6-10 cmH2O); b) frequency of 10 Hz (the range 8-12 Hz). c) Inspiratory time 50% (1:1). d) amplitude 15 cmH2O(the range 15-25 cmH2O) NHFOV will only be provided with piston/ membrane oscillators able to provide an active expiratory phase (that is, Acutronic FABIAN-III, SLE 5000, Loweinstein Med LEONI+, Sensormedics 3100A).
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the Rate of Patent Doctus Arterious
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32 Participants
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35 Participants
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Adverse Events
NCPAP
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 12 deaths
NHFOV
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 9 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Prof. Shi Yuan
Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Phone: +86 15084335697
Email: [email protected]
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place