Impact of a non-invasive ventilation method on very preterm infants

Clinical Impact of Non-invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist in Very Preterm Infants

Korea University Anam Hospital · NCT06786039

This study is testing a new breathing support method for very preterm infants to see if it helps them do better in the short and long term.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages1 Hour to 48 Hours
SexAll
SponsorKorea University Anam Hospital (other)
Locations2 sites (Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06786039 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effects of Non-invasive Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NIV-NAVA) on both short-term clinical outcomes and long-term neurodevelopment in very preterm infants. The study focuses on infants born between 27 and 31 weeks of gestation who did not require immediate endotracheal intubation after birth. By monitoring these infants, researchers aim to gather data on the effectiveness of this ventilation method in improving health outcomes. The study is conducted at the Korea University Anam Hospital NICU.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are preterm infants born between 27 weeks 0 days and 31 weeks 6 days of gestation who do not require immediate intubation.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those born before 27 weeks of gestation or those requiring immediate endotracheal intubation due to severe respiratory distress.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved respiratory support strategies for very preterm infants, enhancing their clinical outcomes and neurodevelopment.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being explored in this specific context, similar non-invasive ventilation methods have shown promise in other studies involving preterm infants.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Preterm infants born between 27 weeks 0 days to 31 weeks 6 days of gestation
* Preterm infants who require respiratory support within the first 48 hours of life

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preterm infants who die within the first 48 hours of life
* Preterm infants who do not require any respiratory support within the first 48 hours of life.
* Preterm infants with congenital anomalies affecting the lungs, heart, or other organs that could influence breathing
* Infants whose parents do not consent to participate in the study

Where this trial is running

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do and 1 other locations

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Preterm Infant, infant, premature, Noninvasive NAVA

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.