Tummy time for tiny lungs: study tests prone position for sick infants
NCT ID NCT02602678
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether placing infants with severe bronchiolitis on their stomach (prone) while on breathing support reduces their work of breathing. Sixteen babies under 6 months old were randomly assigned to start either on their back or stomach, then switched after an hour. Researchers measured breathing effort using a small pressure probe in the esophagus.
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 results show benefit, it could support using prone positioning to ease breathing in infants with severe bronchiolitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study (16 infants) that only measures short-term effects. Findings may not apply to all infants or change standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France