NCT03655639

Brief Summary

Infants who are born prematurely have immature nervous and cardiorespiratory systems. These are systems infants use to breathe, to move oxygen throughout their bodies, and to maintain safe and stable levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The goal of this study is to better understand how these immature systems affect long term development, such as brain, heart, and motor function (movement) with several innovative, integrated physiological measures. We hope this will allow us to begin to find better ways to help premature infants breathe and to optimize their development.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
99

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
8mo left

Started Sep 2018

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress92%
Sep 2018Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 22, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 31, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 9, 2018

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 3, 2022

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

November 12, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

August 22, 2018

Last Update Submit

November 11, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in cardiorespiratory coupling between 28 weeks postmenstrual age and 1 year

    Average cross-spectral coherence between heart rate and respiratory rate summed within the high frequency band (above 0.15 Hz; ratiometric units). Higher coherence indicates better coupling.

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Neurodevelopmental outcomes as measured with the Neurological, Sensory, Motor, Developmental Assessment (NSMDA) functional grade

    1 year

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Change in right ventricle-pulmonary circulation (RV-PC) axis function between 32 and 36 weeks postmenstrual age

    36 weeks postmenstrual age

  • Changes in circulating levels of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) and granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) between 32 and 36 weeks postmenstrual age

    36 weeks postmenstrual age

Study Arms (1)

Premature Birth

Premature babies born under 29 weeks gestational age, admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit within 7 days of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Age24 Weeks - 29 Weeks
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Premature babies born under 29 weeks of gestational age, who are admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit within a week of birth.

You may qualify if:

  • birth between 24 and 29 weeks of gestation
  • less than 1 week of age

You may not qualify if:

  • known congenital anomalies
  • imminent death
  • factors that preclude reliable follow-up

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Buccal DNA swab

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

  • Aaron Hamvas

    Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 22, 2018

First Posted

August 31, 2018

Study Start

September 9, 2018

Primary Completion

March 3, 2022

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

November 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

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