New breathing techniques tested on premature babies show promise
NCT ID NCT06992492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two different chest therapy methods—Vojta reflex and lung squeezing—to help premature babies (28-36 weeks) with breathing problems. 90 babies were split into three groups: one got standard care, the others got standard care plus one of the two extra techniques. The goal was to see which method better improved oxygen levels and breathing rate over three weeks.
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Study facts
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- 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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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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28 to 36 weeks
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * preterm neonates will be: * Ranging from 28-36 weeks of gestation admitted to NICU with diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)on oxygen therapy. * Medically free from any other diseases except RDS. * On CPAP for respiratory support. Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm neonates who meet one of the following criteria will be excluded: * Musculoskeletal disorders * Encephalopathy * Recent surgery * Neonates with respiratory and cardiac congenital anomalies * mechanically ventilated * genetic syndromes * segmental or lobar collapse confirmed on chest X-ray * congenital malformation * asphyxia at birth * treatment with neurotrophic drugs * intraventricular hemorrhage \< 2 grade
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beni-Suef university hospitals
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
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Beni_Suef university
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
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