NCT07148102

Brief Summary

This research assessed diaphragmatic ultrasound and thoracic fluid content (TFC) as potential early predictive tools for detecting NIV failure in preterm neonates.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2020

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2020

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2023

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 22, 2025

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 29, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

August 29, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

August 22, 2025

Last Update Submit

August 22, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

ECNIVRDSTFCDTFDE

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The predictive value

    The predictive value of DTF, DE, and TFC for NIV failure in preterm neonates with RDS.

    Two years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Success Rate

    Two years

Study Arms (3)

CPAP

30 infants supported by nasal CPAP

Device: Diaphragmatic USDevice: EC

NIPPV

30 infants supported by non-invasive positive pressure ventilation

Device: Diaphragmatic USDevice: EC

NHFOV

30 infants supported with nasal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation

Device: Diaphragmatic USDevice: EC

Interventions

Diaphragmatic thickening fraction (DTF) and diaphragmatic excursion (DE) were measured by ultrasound within the first three hours of life and repeated either 24 hours later in successful cases or immediately before intubation in cases who had NIV failure.

CPAPNHFOVNIPPV
ECDEVICE

TFC was assessed using electrical cardiometry (EC). Measurements were obtained within the first three hours of life and repeated either 24 hours later in successful cases or immediately before intubation in cases who had NIV failure.

CPAPNHFOVNIPPV

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Minutes - 30 Minutes
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Preterm neonates (28-34 weeks GA) with RDS and requiring NIV

You may qualify if:

  • Preterm neonates of both sexes, with gestational ages ranging from 28 to 34 weeks, diagnosed with RDS and requiring non-invasive ventilation within 30 minutes of birth

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University

Tanta, Tanta, Q2x2+cp Tanta 2, Egypt, 31527, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Elgendy EM, Elmahdy HS, Nassar MAE, Zidan LK, Eltomey MA, Elsharkawy HM. Diaphragmatic ultrasound and thoracic fluid content for prediction of non-invasive ventilation failure in neonates: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr. 2025 Dec 9;185(1):3. doi: 10.1007/s00431-025-06605-8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants

Study Officials

  • Heba Saied Elmahdy, Professor

    Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Q2x2+cp Tanta 2, Egypt, 31527

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Lecturer of Pediatrics

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 22, 2025

First Posted

August 29, 2025

Study Start

May 1, 2020

Primary Completion

May 1, 2023

Study Completion

May 1, 2023

Last Updated

August 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

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