Evaluating bronchodilator effectiveness in preterm children with lung issues

Bronchodilator Response To Inhaled Beta-2 Agonist and Anticholinergic Drugs in Children Born Preterm

Charles University, Czech Republic · NCT06110481

This study is testing which inhaled bronchodilator works best to help improve lung function in preterm children with breathing problems caused by Chronic Lung Disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages5 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorCharles University, Czech Republic (other)
Locations1 site (Prague)
Trial IDNCT06110481 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study compares the effectiveness of different inhaled bronchodilators in children born preterm who have bronchial obstruction due to Chronic Lung Disease of Immaturity (CLDI). Participants will undergo spirometry tests before and after inhalation of various bronchodilators, including beta2-agonists and anticholinergics, to assess reversibility of bronchial obstruction. The study aims to determine if any specific bronchodilator or combination is superior in improving lung function. Children will be monitored in a stable condition without acute infections during the assessments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children born preterm before the 35th week of gestation who have been diagnosed with chronic lung disease and exhibit bronchial obstruction.

Not a fit: Patients with other chronic respiratory diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective treatment options for children with chronic lung conditions resulting from preterm birth.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored bronchodilator effectiveness, this specific approach focusing on preterm children with CLDI is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* children born preterm /before the 35th week of gestational age (35+0)/
* all subjects must have chronic lung disease of prematurity with bronchial obstruction, confirmed by spirometry
* subjects must be able to cooperate well in spirometry

Exclusion Criteria:

* The presence of another chronic respiratory disease (e.g., cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, etc.). Asthma bronchiale is not an exclusion criterion, but subjects with CLDI combined with asthma bronchiale represent a specific subgroup of subjects and we perform a standardized therapeutic test with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) administered for at least 12 weeks via a pressurized aerosol dispenser (pMDI) via an inhaler attachment before enrollement.
* Insufficient cooperation during spirometry.

Where this trial is running

Prague

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity, Chronic Lung Disease of Newborn, Preterm Birth Complication, Bronchial Hyperreactivity, Bronchial Obstruction, Reversible Dilatation

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