Predicting the Need for Prolonged Respiratory Support in Neonates Delivered in a Lower-Level NICU Setting

ConditionsRespiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Pneumonia Neonatal Hyaline Membrane Disease Pneumothorax Respiratory Distress Neonatal

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexAll

Age32-41

SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to analyze the gastric fluid aspirated from the stomachs of neonates receiving routine post-delivery care to predict the need for prolonged respiratory support (\>6 hours of life).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Neonates born at 32 completed weeks gestational age or older whose deliveries are attended by the neonatal resuscitation team and for whom routine gastric suctioning is indicated

Neonates whose parents actively accepted or did not actively decline the Minnesota Research Authorization.

Disqualifiers

Neonates with known or suspected congenital anomalies

Neonates for whom only comfort measures are planned or possible at time of delivery

Neonates whose parents actively declined the Minnesota Research Authorization.

Neonates with other identifiable causes of respiratory distress including pneumothorax, meconium aspiration syndrome, or pneumonia.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators

Mayo Clinic

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov