HFNC vs NIPPV for Infants after Heart Surgery
HFNC vs NIPPV Following Extubation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Congenital Heart Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 1
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Emory University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for infants under 1 year old who have congenital heart disease and are recovering from heart surgery. Participants will receive one of two common types of breathing support to see which one works better after extubation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am an infant under 1 year old.
- I have congenital heart disease.
- I have had heart surgery.
- I weigh 10 kg or less.
You may not be able to join if
- I have been intubated for 4 weeks or more.
- I had a tracheostomy before my heart surgery.
- I am in another research study.
- I need ECMO support before my surgery.
- I weighed less than 2 kg at birth.
- I was born before 35 weeks of pregnancy.
- I have serious health issues outside of my heart condition.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study has the goal to determine the best method of respiratory support following extubation after cardiac surgery (CS). After cardiac surgery for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), patients remain intubated until the cardiac team determines it is safe for the patient to undergo a trial of extubation. Two common methods of respiratory support following extubation are High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients admitted to the CICU following cardiac surgery for CHD who are \</= 1 year of age and/or weight \</= 10 kg
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who remain intubated for \>/= 4 weeks
* Patients who have a tracheostomy prior to their cardiac surgery
* Patient enrolled i…
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