Survey on premedication practices before laryngoscopy in neonates in France

Study of PREMEdication Before Laryngoscopy in Neonates in France: a National Prospective Survey in French Neonatal Units and Neonatal Transport Teams

Observational Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil · NCT06356909

This study looks at how hospitals in France prepare newborns for laryngoscopy to see if they follow the latest guidelines and what medications they use.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment900 (estimated)
Ages20 Weeks to 44 Weeks
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil Academic / other
Locations1 site (Creteil)
Trial IDNCT06356909 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This national prospective survey evaluates the practices of premedication before laryngoscopy in neonates across French neonatal units. It aims to assess adherence to the recently published best practice guidelines and identify variations in premedication agents, dosing, efficacy, and safety. By gathering data on current practices, the study seeks to enhance the implementation of these guidelines and improve the quality of care for neonates undergoing laryngoscopy. The survey will include neonates who have received premedication or not during the 28-day data collection period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are neonates with a corrected gestational age of less than 45 weeks who are undergoing laryngoscopy or laryngeal mask insertion.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing laryngoscopy in the operating room or whose parents oppose data collection may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and safety for neonates undergoing laryngoscopy.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on current practices in France, similar surveys in other regions have shown varying adherence to best practice guidelines, indicating the need for such evaluations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Every neonate (corrected gestational age \< 45 weeks of gestation) that undergoes a laryngoscopy (for intubation or LISA) or a laryngeal mask insertion, that received a premedication or not during the 28 days of the survey.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Laryngoscopy or laryngeal mask insertion in the operating room
* Opposition to data collection of a parent or holder of parental rights

Where this trial is running

Creteil

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.
Conditions Neonatal Respiratory DistressSedo-analgesialaryngoscopyneonatal ICUintubation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.