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NCT06399861 Humidity in Incubators for Tiny Infants

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NCT ID NCT06399861
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Extremely Premature Infant
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 900 participants
Start Date 2024-06-25
Primary Completion 2030-01-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 0 Days
Max Age 1 Day
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Higher (90%) starting RH in the incubator with humidity supplementation stopped at day 10Lower (70%) starting RH in the incubator with humidity supplementation stopped at day 10Higher (90%) starting RH in the incubator with humidity supplementation stopped at day 28

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 900 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-25 with a primary completion date of 2030-01-15.

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Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to compare different supplemental incubator humidification strategies for infants \<25 weeks' gestation admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The study aims to compare higher (90%) and lower (70%) starting relative humidity (RH), as well as shorter (10 days) and longer (28 days) duration of humidity supplementation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Inborn infant of \<25 weeks' gestation admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with known congenital skin conditions * Outborn infants * Infants with unknown gestational age prior to birth * Infants with redirection of intensive care prior to study enrollment * Infants whose parents request not to participate

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Matthew A. Rysavy, MD, PhD

✉ Matthew.A.Rysavy@uth.tmc.edu

📞 713-500-5651

Principal Investigator

Matthew A. Rysavy, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06399861 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 0 Days or older, up to 1 Day, studying Extremely Premature Infant. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06399861 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06399861 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Matthew.A.Rysavy@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06399861 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, San Diego, United States, Columbus, United States, Columbus, United States and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06399861 clinical trial?

NCT06399861 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The principal investigator is Matthew A. Rysavy, MD, PhD at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 900 participants.

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