New video technique may help preemies breathe easier
NCT ID NCT07426016
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a video camera (video laryngoscopy) helps doctors give surfactant—a medicine that helps lungs work—to very premature babies more successfully on the first try compared to the standard direct-look method. About 100 babies born at 28 weeks or earlier will take part. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer breathing or heart rate problems during the procedure.
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Active substance
surfactant
What this could lead to
If video laryngoscopy works better, it could make a common procedure for premature babies safer and more successful on the first try.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 babies, so results may not apply to all preemies. The procedure itself carries risks like low oxygen or slow heart rate.
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Parkland Hospital
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