About this trial
The purpose of this study is to use forced oscillometry technique (FOT) to measure pulmonary mechanics and function in in term infants and premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
Infants with BPD requiring invasive or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
Infants with BPD who have associated genetic diagnosis or major congenital anomalies.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Non-invasive forced airway oscillometry
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Winston Manimtim
Lead sponsor
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Sponsor institution