Detection of Vocal Fold Motion Impairment on Noninvasive Positive Pressure (NCT06406725)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Detect Vocal Fold Motion Impairment on Pediatric Patients on Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this prospective, observational study is to evaluate for the presence of vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) in the children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV PPV). Participants will have two ultrasounds of their vocal folds performed, once while on NIV PPV and once after weaned off of the NIV PPV. This results of these scans will be reviewed against one another and against the gold standard, fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy (FNL). The main question this study aims to answer is: Can POCUS be used to reliably detect VFMI while pediatric patients on supported with NIV PPV?
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cohen Children's Medical Center — Queens, New York
Age range: 1 Day to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Airway (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cohen Children's Medical Center — Queens, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (718) 470-3000
Email: arslamowitz@gmail.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.