NCT01531010

Brief Summary

Aims: There is increasing evidence that volume-targeted ventilation (VTV) holds benefits for preterm infants in comparison to pressure-limited ventilation. This study aims to compare pressure-limited to VTV in preterm infants. Hypothesis: Volume-targeted will be associated with more rapid achievement of weaning criteria compared to pressure-limited ventilation Primary outcome: Time taken to achieve pre-specified weaning criteria. Methods: Ventilated infants less than 34 weeks gestational age at birth were recruited within the first 24 hours of life and randomly allocated to receive either pressure-limited or VTV. Adjustments to ventilator settings were made according to the trial protocol. Infants were deemed to have met failure criteria if they required HFOV, required peak pressures of more than 26 cm of water or developed pulmonary haemorrhage. Analysis will be by intention-to-treat.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2010

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2012

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 8, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 10, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

February 10, 2012

Status Verified

February 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

February 8, 2012

Last Update Submit

February 8, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

NeonatePrematurePressure limited ventilationVolume ventilation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Time to achieve weaning criteria

    Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) of 16 cm of water or less AND fraction of inspired oxygen of 0.4 or less for at least 6 hours

Study Arms (2)

Pressure-limited ventilation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Device: Ventilation protocol delivered by the SLE5000 ventilator

Volume-targeted ventilation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Device: Ventilation protocol delivered by the SLE5000 ventilator

Interventions

In pressure-limited ventilation arm, preferentially wean pressure till weaning criteria achieved, then wean rate. In volume-targeted ventilation arm, set target volume at 5ml/kg and wean rate. In both arms, aim to keep blood gases within normal limits.

Pressure-limited ventilationVolume-targeted ventilation

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 24 Hours
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Mechanically ventilated
  • \<34 weeks gestation
  • Within first 24 hours of life

You may not qualify if:

  • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Oesophageal atresia

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor, PrematureObstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Neonatology and Clinical Respiratory Physiology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 8, 2012

First Posted

February 10, 2012

Study Start

July 1, 2010

Primary Completion

February 1, 2012

Study Completion

February 1, 2012

Last Updated

February 10, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-02

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