Can we predict which preemies will need a breathing tube?
NCT ID NCT05260424
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 397 premature babies (under 32 weeks) who were given non-invasive breathing support. Researchers looked for early clues, like how much extra oxygen the babies needed, to predict which ones would later need a breathing tube. The goal is to help doctors decide earlier when to give surfactant medicine to prevent breathing failure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify which premature babies need a breathing tube sooner, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It identifies risk factors but does not test a new therapy, so direct patient benefit is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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