Using inhaled nitric oxide to treat congenital diaphragmatic hernia in newborns

Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - The "NONO trial" - a pragmatic, multi-center, de-implementation, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial

NIH-funded research University of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr · NIH-10985923

This study is looking at how well inhaled nitric oxide helps newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a condition that affects their lungs, to see if it can improve their health and make a difference in their treatment.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Memphis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10985923 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) in stabilizing newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a serious condition affecting lung development. The study involves multiple medical centers and aims to gather data on the clinical outcomes of using iNO in these patients. By comparing outcomes in a structured manner, the research seeks to determine whether iNO is beneficial or potentially harmful, addressing a significant gap in current clinical practice. The approach is designed to streamline the process of evaluating treatment effectiveness while minimizing resource use.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia who require postnatal stabilization.

Not a fit: Patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia who are not eligible for inhaled nitric oxide treatment or those with other severe comorbidities may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols for newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, potentially reducing complications and healthcare costs.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that inhaled nitric oxide may be ineffective for CDH, but this study aims to rigorously evaluate its use in a larger, multi-center setting, making it a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Memphis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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