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Why do some preterm babies need breathing machines longer?

NCT ID NCT07821632

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Assiut University Children Hospital are tracking 100 preterm infants who need invasive mechanical ventilation in the neonatal intensive care unit. The study aims to identify which early factors predict prolonged ventilation, defined as more than 7 days or frequent reintubation. By following these infants, the team hopes to learn what leads to longer breathing support and higher risks of lung conditions like bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

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What this could lead to
If researchers identify which factors predict long ventilation, doctors could tailor breathing support earlier and reduce lung damage in preterm infants.
What could go wrong
This observational study cannot prove cause and effect, and its findings from one hospital may not apply to other settings. It also does not test any treatment.

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Preterm infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Assiut University Children Hospital who require invasive mechanical ventilation.

Ages

Up to 36 weeks

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Preterm infants born before 37 completed weeks of gestation * Admission to the NICU within the neonatal period * Requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation * Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * \- Infants born after 37 weeks of gestation * Major congenital anomalies * Chromosomal abnormalities * Congenital neuromuscular disorders * Cyanotic congenital heart disease

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Conditions

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bronchopulmonary dysplasia Premature Birth Respiratory Aspiration respiratory failure

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Premature birth Respiration failure

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