New breathing treatment for babies with bronchiolitis never tested

NCT ID NCT01229384

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial aimed to compare standard nebulized breathing treatments with a positive pressure device in infants aged 2-24 months with moderate to severe bronchiolitis. The goal was to see if the pressurized method reduced hospital admissions. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

albuterol and racemic epinephrine delivered via positive pressure nebulization device

What this could lead to

If it worked, this could show a better way to deliver breathing treatments to infants with bronchiolitis, potentially reducing hospital stays.

What could go wrong

The study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results exist. The approach is still experimental and unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchiolitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.