Clinical Trial: High Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Pulmonary Function Testing in Infants With Respiratory Insufficiency While Receiving High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare two common methods of providing respiratory support: nasal continuous airway pressure and high flow nasal cannula to see what effect it has on babies breathing. The investigators also will compare the effects of slightly changing the level of support these two different types of therapy on how easily your baby is breathing. Changes in the level of support and between these two respiratory support modalities are frequently done and are part of the routine care in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services

Current Primary Outcome: lung compliance [ Time Frame: 2 hours ]

Is there a difference in pulmonary function tests in infants with respiratory insufficiency being treated with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) or nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP)?


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Christiana Care Health Services

Dates:
Date Received: May 25, 2011
Date Started: June 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 3, 2013
Last Verified: June 2013