๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-14

Breathing Patterns in Infants Before and After Extubation (NCT07542301)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary objective of this study is to compare work of breathing indices before and after extubation in intubated premature infants admitted to the Christiana Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The secondary objective is to compare the ability of work of breathing indices to predict extubation failure to routine spontaneous breathing tests (SBTs) in intubated premature infants admitted to the ChristianaCare NICU.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: ChristianaCare Health Services, Inc. โ€” Newark, Delaware

Age range: 0 Days to 6 Months

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Observation (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • ChristianaCare Health Services, Inc. โ€” Newark, Delaware

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (302) 301-2410

Email: kelley.kovatis@christianacare.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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