Airway Flow of RAM Cannula With BCPAP in Infants

NCT06697912 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 1758 CN/PS
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The RAM Cannula interface is used as routine interface for newborn infants receiving CPAP treatment for respiratory distress. Compared to the standard systems that have been used for more than 50 years, the interface has high resistance and has not been extensively studied. The delivered quality of the CPAP support is likely to be negatively affected by the interface resistance. We hypothesise that exhalations through the device is uncommon and that the interface resistance restricts flow from the patient. If expiratory flows are uncommon the RAM interface provide support clinically comparable to other systems based on unidirectional flow such as humidified high-flow cannula. This is a cross-sectional, observational study (no intervention) in newborn infants that are clinically stable and on respiratory support with the RAM interface connected to a bCPAP circuit. This is the most common support in the Phu San neonatal unit. The time needed for data collection is short and collection is expected to take approximately five minutes (less than 15 minutes) in a quiet infant. The collection can be planned to minimize disturbances for the infant, parents and staff. For example, the busiest times of the day can be avoided to not intervene with daily care, ward rounds or examinations of the infant. Data on flow and pressure will be collected within the respiratory support circuit at the connection to the RAM interface. The measurements are passive, and no tests or manipulation of the infant is planned. There will be brief interruptions (\<1 min) in respiratory support when the meters are connected. Similar interruptions are very common and occurs several times per day during normal care. Data will be collected in case report forms (CRF) with REDCap electronic data capture tool. All personal identifiers will be removed before data export from REDCap and further analysis only using enrolment numbers. Background variables describing the pregnancy, delivery and the infant will be collected. We also will record details of the RAM-cannula interface, such as size, protective dressing, gastric feeding tube, obvious leak at nares and mouth. During the measurement the infant will be monitored for vital signs and any problems will be addressed and recorded. This includes oxygen need, CPAP support and breathing problems. The flow and pressure data for one minute of quiet breathing will be stored locally with the enrolment number as identifier. The analysis after collection of flow and pressure will include average flow in the CPAP circuit, the flow to the patient, average absolute leak and delivered pressure. If a variation with breathing can be seen this will be described. These output variables directly relate to the research questions.

1. 1.What flows and pressure can be observed in the breathing circuit? \[Measured average flows, pressure and variability between patients\]
2. 2.Do infants exhale through the RAM interface? \[Measured expiratory flows at the interface\]
3. 3.What is the level of leak for the interface? \[Measured absolute leak\]

Conditions

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Infant, Newborn, Diseases

Keywords

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Respiratory Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Airway flow in RAM interface

  Average airway flow (L/min) in a quiet breathing infant

  60 seconds

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Pressure at Y-piece connector of RAM interface

  60 seconds

• Fresh gas flow to Y-piece connector for RAM interface

  60 seconds

• Exhalation through Y-piece connector for RAM interface

  60 seconds

Other Outcomes (1)

• Adverse events

  1 hour

Study Arms (1)

Infant treated with bubble CPAP and receiving blended air/oxygen

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 0 Hours - 3 Months
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Infants treated with RAM interface and bubble CPAP system that are clinically stable, spontaneous breathing and not expected to need any urgent interventions.

You may qualify if:

• Admitted to Phu San Hanoi Hospital Neonatology Unit
• Support with bubble CPAP and RAM interface
• Quiet and stable spontaneous breathing
• Investigation team available

You may not qualify if:

• Problems with routine CPAP care
• Major congenital malformation
• Known syndrome or neuromuscular disease
• Circulatory instability with inotropes
• Oxygen need \>50% or CPAP \>10 cm H2O
• Surfactant given the last 6 hours or expected to be needed the next 6 hours
• Expected to need NIPPV or intubation within 6 hours
• Recently extubated (\<24 h)
• Recent large surgical procedure (\<5 days)
• Nasal wound or irritation that hurts or is at risk of worsening during study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karolinska Institutet: lead

Study Sites (1)

Phu San Hanoi Hospital

Hanoi, Hanoi, 118000, Vietnam

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Infant, Newborn, Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Respiration Disorders; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Ass. Prof. (Docent)

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 18, 2024
• First Posted: November 20, 2024
• Study Start: November 19, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share

Locations

VN (1)