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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05960929

NCT05960929 InfasurfAero™ Versus Sham Treatment in Preterm Newborns With RDS

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NCT ID NCT05960929
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor ONY
Condition Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 220 participants
Start Date 2025-01-01
Primary Completion 2026-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 29 Weeks
Max Age 36 Weeks
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Infasurf Aero™

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 220 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of Infasurf® administered through the InfasurfAero™, a novel oral airway delivery device specifically designed to give Infasurf in a less complicated way and without the need for a breathing tube or interrupting nasal respiratory support.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria include ALL of the following: 1. Written informed consent obtained by parent or legal representative prior to or after birth 2. Gestational age at birth ≥ 29 0/7 AND ≤ 35 6/7 weeks 3. Birthweight ≥ 1,000 AND ≤ 3,500 grams 4. Age ≥ 1 hour AND ≤ 6 hours 5. Clinical diagnosis of surfactant-deficient RDS, with EITHER i. a Silverman-Anderson Retraction Score ≥ 5 (in Room Air), OR ii. signs of respiratory distress (tachypnea, retractions, grunting) AND radiographic confirmation 6. Require CPAP 7. Respiratory Severity Score (RSS) ≥ 1.25 AND ≤ 2.4 8. If subject is \>346/7 weeks' gestation a chest radiograph is required Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria are ANY of the following: 1. Surfactant administration prior to randomization 2. Mechanical ventilation prior to randomization 3. Major congenital anomaly (suspected or confirmed) 4. Abnormality of the airway (suspected or confirmed) 5. Respiratory distress presumed secondary to an etiology other than RDS (e.g., suspected pulmonary hypoplasia, pneumothorax, meconium aspiration syndrome, pneumonia, septic or hypovolemia shock, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy) 6. Apgar score \< 3 at 5 minutes of age 7. Umbilical cord gas pH \<7.0 or BD \> 10 8. Any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would place the neonate at undue risk

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Corey Commaroto, RRT

✉ ccommaroto@onybiotech.com

📞 7163614659

Principal Investigator

Scott Guthrie, MD

STUDY CHAIR

Vanderbilt Jackson-Madison, Jackson TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05960929 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 29 Weeks or older, up to 36 Weeks, studying Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Neonatal). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05960929 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 220 participants.

Is NCT05960929 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05960929 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ccommaroto@onybiotech.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05960929 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Phoenix, United States, San Diego, United States, Jacksonville, United States and 6 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05960929 clinical trial?

NCT05960929 is sponsored by ONY. The principal investigator is Scott Guthrie, MD at Vanderbilt Jackson-Madison, Jackson TN. The trial plans to enroll 220 participants.

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