Recruiting NA Infant, Newborn, Diseases

New treatment option for Infant, Newborn, Diseases

Official title Prophylactic Surfactant by Thin Endotracheal Catheter for Preterm Infants At Birth: the ProTeCt Trial

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06557551

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether giving surfactant through a thin endotracheal catheter to extremely premature babies shortly after birth reduces the number of them who are ventilated in the first 3 days of life. The main question it aims to answer is: Do fewer babies who receive prophylactic thin catheter surfactant under video laryngoscopy shortly after birth go on to be ventilated within 72 hours of birth?

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages up to 30

You may be able to join if

  • Infants of any sex born before 28 weeks of gestation
  • Clinicians plan to provide intensive care
  • Consent for their participation provided by parent(s)/guardian(s) before their birth

You likely can't join if

  • Major congenital anomalies (e.g. upper airway anomaly, diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, exomphalos major, intestinal atresias, open neural tube...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Dublin, None Selected, Ireland

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, up to 30 minutes. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Dublin, None Selected, Ireland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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