New method may help tiny babies breathe without a tube
NCT ID NCT04209946
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at 180 premature babies born between 24 and 30 weeks to see if giving lung medicine (surfactant) through a thin tube instead of a breathing tube could reduce the need for a ventilator in the first three days of life. Babies were randomly assigned to get the medicine via the less invasive method or to stay on standard breathing support (CPAP). The goal was to find a gentler way to help fragile lungs while avoiding more aggressive breathing machines.
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Locations
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Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, California, 92350, United States
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, 92868, United States
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