New technique to assess tiny lungs in preterm infants
NCT ID NCT04270045
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to measure lung function in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) using a technique called forced oscillometry. Researchers will compare these measurements with those from healthy full-term infants. The goal is to better understand lung mechanics in BPD, not to provide a treatment. About 80 infants will participate.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Premature infants with bronchopulmonary Dysplasia who are in room air or Premature infants with BPD who are receiving low flow O2 support and able to maintain normal spO2 in Room air for brief period (up to 3 minutes) Term infants without pulmonary disease. Former preterm infants (\<32 weeks) with BPD seen prior to 2 years of age in the outpatient setting.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Preterm Cohort: * Premature infants with BPD who are in room air based on the (per NICHD definition) * Premature infants with BPD who are receiving low flow O2 support and able to maintain normal spO2 in Room air for brief period ( up to 3 minutes) Term Cohort without pulmonary disease * Infants \>36 weeks gestational age without pulmonary disease * Infants \< 4 weeks of age Outpatient Cohort: * Former preterm infants \< 32 weeks at birth * Those with BPD based on NIH 2001 definition * Seen prior to 2 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with BPD requiring invasive or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation * Infants with BPD who have associated genetic diagnosis or major congenital anomalies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Mercy Hospital
RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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