New breathing method could ease preemie lung care

NCT ID NCT07418502

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a new breathing support called Pressure Targeted High Flow works as well as standard CPAP in premature infants with breathing problems. About 78 babies born before 33 weeks will try each method for 24 hours. Researchers will monitor breathing, oxygen needs, and comfort to see if the new approach is a good alternative.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pressure Targeted High Flow (a breathing support procedure)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more comfortable breathing support option for premature infants that is easier for staff to manage.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 78 infants, so results may not apply to all preemies. The new method might not provide enough support, leading to breathing failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchopulmonary dysplasia Premature Birth Pulmonary Atelectasis respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BPD - BRONCHOPULMONARY DYSPLASIA PRETERM INFANTS RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (NEONATAL)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ascension Seton Medical Center

Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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