Can a smarter breathing machine protect premature brains?
NCT ID NCT06786039
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a special breathing support called NIV-NAVA, which works with a baby's own breathing efforts, can improve outcomes for very premature infants. Researchers will follow about 80 babies born between 27 and 31 weeks of pregnancy who need breathing help soon after birth. They will track how often the support fails, lung problems, and long-term brain development to see if this approach offers benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA), a breathing support method that synchronizes with the infant's own breathing signals
- What this could lead to
- If this approach works well, it could lead to better breathing support strategies for very preterm infants, potentially reducing complications and improving long-term development.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors, and the approach may not work for all infants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korea University Anam Hospital, NICU
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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Seoul National Bundang Hospital NICU
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea
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