Which position helps preemies breathe best? new study tests chest physiotherapy
NCT ID NCT05036603
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 premature newborns (born between 28-37 weeks) in the neonatal intensive care unit who had breathing problems or were on a ventilator. Researchers compared different chest physiotherapy methods and positions to see which worked best for clearing the lungs. The goal was to find the safest and most effective way to help these fragile babies breathe easier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chest physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best chest physiotherapy technique and position to improve breathing in premature babies on ventilators.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (60 infants) comparing acute effects only. Results may not apply to all preterm newborns or predict long-term benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Kahramanmaraş, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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