Pressure Targeting During High Flow Therapy in Premature Infants

This study is looking at two ways to help premature infants with breathing problems: 'Pressure Targeted High Flow' and 'CPAP' (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), which is the usual care. We want to see if Pressure Targeted High Flow works as well as CPAP for these babies. We will also learn about how comfortable the babies are with each treatment and how it affects hospital staff. The study aims to find out if Pressure Targeted High Flow provides enough support for premature infants. To join, your baby must be between 7 days and 6 weeks old, weigh at least 1,000 grams, and be receiving CPAP. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 78 infants. Success will be measured by whether the breathing support fails within 24 hours.

Study design
This study is interventional and plans to enroll 78 participants. It compares two different breathing support methods.
What's involved
Participants will spend 24 hours supported by Pressure Targeted High Flow and 24 hours supported by CPAP. During this time, their breathing rate, oxygen needs, and comfort will be watched.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint measures failure of support at 24 hours. No further follow-up is specified.

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NCT07418502

Pressure Targeting During High Flow Therapy in Premature Infants

Not Yet Recruiting
PHASE2Ages 7–40InterventionalTreatment
University of Texas at Austin
~78 participants
Updated 2026-02-18 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Pressure Targeted High FlowCPAP

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Failure of Support
Measured over 24 hours
Preterm Infants
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
BPD - Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

NCT07418502

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center

    Austin, Texasstudy coordinator listed

  • Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

    San Diego, Californiastudy coordinator listed

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Delivery at \>24+0 weeks and ≤32+6 weeks of gestation
Postnatal age \>7 days but \< 6 weeks old
Weight ≥1,000grams at the time of study
Receiving clinically prescribed CPAP at pressures of 5-8cm H2O
Requiring an FiO2 of ≤0.60

Exclusion

Chromosomal disorder (aneuploidy)
Presence of major congenital birth defect including airway anomalies, congenital diaphragmatic hernia or cardiac defects (other than patent foramen ovale and patent ductus arteriosus)
Prior pneumothorax
Infants in whom chance of survival is uncertain
  • Failure of Support24 hours

    Failure of respiratory support as defined by increase in fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of ≥0.10, a pH of ≤7.2 with a CO2 ≥60 mm Hg, an increase in transcutaneous CO2 of ≥15mmHg above baseline or ≥2 episodes of apnea requiring positive-pressure ventilation