New CPAP strategy aims to help preterm lungs grow stronger
NCT ID NCT06123143
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a structured plan for slowly removing breathing support (CPAP) from preterm infants born before 30 weeks. The goal is to see if keeping babies on CPAP until a specific age reduces breathing problems and lung damage. About 130 infants will be randomly assigned to either the structured plan or standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured CPAP weaning protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a better way to wean preterm infants off breathing support, potentially reducing chronic lung disease and hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (130 infants) comparing a structured protocol to standard care. Results may not apply to all hospitals or infants, and the protocol may not reduce weaning failure as hoped.
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Palomar Medical Center Rady NICU
RECRUITINGEscondido, California, 92029, United States
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Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Rancho Springs Medical Center Rady NICU
RECRUITINGMurrieta, California, 92562, United States
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Scripps La Jolla Rady NICU
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of California, San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
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