Could pain relief make a lifesaving breathing procedure safer for preterm infants?
NCT ID NCT05065424
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving two medicines (atropine and fentanyl) before a less invasive breathing treatment helps preterm babies have fewer dangerous drops in heart rate and oxygen levels. Fifty-eight babies born at 29 weeks or later took part. The goal is to see if premedication makes the procedure safer and more comfortable.
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Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
atropine and fentanyl
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make a common breathing procedure safer and less stressful for preterm babies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 58 babies, so results may not apply widely. The drugs themselves can cause side effects like slowed breathing.
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