Using noninvasive ventilation during nasal intubation in newborns

The IntubAID Study - Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation During Neonatal Nasal Intubation

Not applicable Interventional University of Zurich · NCT06139809

This study is testing if using noninvasive ventilation during nasal intubation helps newborns in the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit be intubated successfully on the first try without any health issues.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Zurich Academic / other
Locations1 site (Zürich)
Trial IDNCT06139809 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the quality of the local intubation protocol for newborns requiring endotracheal intubation in the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit at the University Hospital Zurich. The primary focus is on achieving successful nasal intubation on the first attempt without causing physiological instability in the infants. Participants will undergo intubation using a standard procedure that incorporates non-invasive ventilation delivered through a nasopharyngeal tube. The outcomes will be compared to data from the SHINE-Trial conducted in Australia.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include any neonate at the University Hospital Zurich who requires endotracheal intubation.

Not a fit: Patients requiring immediate intubation due to critical conditions or those with contraindications to non-invasive positive pressure ventilation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve the safety and effectiveness of intubation procedures in newborns.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being evaluated locally, similar studies have shown promise in improving intubation outcomes in neonatal care.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Any neonate at the Department of Neonatology of the University Hospital Zurich undergoing endotracheal intubation in the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Requirement for immediate endotracheal intubation as determined by the treating clinician, without time for potential application of NIPPV, e.g. active cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Contraindication to NIPPV use (e.g. congenital diaphragmatic hernia, abdominal wall defects).
* Oral intubation planned.
* Denial of parental consent and/or inability of the parents to understand the study procedures due to cognitive or linguistic reasons.
* Withdrawal at the discretion of the intubating clinician if he / she feels the study is interfering with a safe and optimal treatment of the patient.

Where this trial is running

Zürich

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 Infant, Newborn, DiseasesIntubation ComplicationIntubationNon-invasive ventilationNon-invasive positive pressure ventilationContinuous positive airway pressureMechanical ventilationPhysiological stability
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.