Which mask hold works best for tiny lungs? study seeks answer
NCT ID NCT06740344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 110 preterm and term babies in the neonatal unit who needed help breathing with a facemask. Researchers compared holding the mask with one hand versus two hands to see which method reduces air leaks. The goal is to find out which technique gives babies the best breathing support.
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 it works, this could point toward a standard best practice for holding a facemask on newborns needing breathing support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (110 infants) comparing two techniques already in use. It may not show a clear winner, and results may not apply to all hospital settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * All term and preterm neonates in the neonatal unit who the clinical team have decided to intubate, with or without pre-medication and who require mask ventilation prior to intubation attempt. Exclusion Criteria: * Neonates with a congenital malformation that would impact mask seal will not be included.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The National Maternity Hospital Dublin
Dublin, Leinster, D02 YH21, Ireland
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