Initial Oxygen Concentration at Birth in Late-Preterm Infants (NCT07315594)
Cluster Randomized Trial of Initial Oxygen Concentration at Birth in Late-Preterm Infants
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is aims to examine the best amount of oxygen to give preterm babies (born between 32 and 35 weeks) right after birth. In the past, doctors used high levels of oxygen, but research has shown that using lower levels might help reduce the risk of death in full-term babies without harming brain development. However, investigators don't know the best oxygen level for babies born a little early (32 to 35 weeks). Some early data suggests that giving lower oxygen levels (FiO2 0.3) may not help babies reach healthy oxygen levels by 5 minutes after birth. This study will compare two oxygen levels-FiO2 0.6 and FiO2 0.3 to see which helps babies breathe better and need less ongoing breathing support. Researchers will study over 1,500 babies in hospitals across Alberta, Canada, to find the safest approach for these babies.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta
Age range: 0 Minutes to 10 Minutes
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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)
- Royal Alexandra Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (780) 735-4647
Email: caroline.fray@albertahealthservices.ca
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.
More studies in Preterm Birth
- Targeting Human Milk Fortification to Improve Preterm Infant Growth and Brain Development — Boston, Massachusetts
- Omega Tots Long Term Follow-up — Columbus, Ohio
- Nurse-Family Partnership Impact Evaluation in South Carolina — Anderson, South Carolina
- Promoting Kangaroo Care for Preterm or Low Birthweight Infants in Rural India — Worcester, Massachusetts
- The Use of Wireless Sensors in Neonatal Intensive Care — Montreal, Quebec
- Music Intervention for Preterm Birth — New York, New York
Explore by condition: All Preterm Birth clinical trials
💡 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.