CompletedNot Applicable

Enteral Nutrition Tolerance And REspiratory Support (ENTARES)

Italy280 participantsStarted 2019-01-02

Plain-language summary

This research study aims to evaluate the relation between non-invasive ventilation and feeding tolerance in preterms with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). To this purpose a multicenter randomized controlled trial was designed. It will involve 13 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Italy and will be coordinated by the NICU of the University of Turin. The study focuses on the impact of two non-invasive respiratory support techniques (NCPAP and HHHFNC) on feeding intolerance and gastrointestinal complications to identify which technique is the most effective and safe in preterms with RDS. Further aim is to identify which technique could be the most suitable for full enteral feeding achievement and acquisition of oral feeding. Improving enteral feeding tolerance and promoting oral feeding could improve clinical outcomes and reduce risks and costs of prolonged hospital stay. Further aim is to evaluate the response to NCPAP and HHHFNC in the treatment of RDS, focusing on a population of extremely low preterms.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Weeks – 29 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of RDS * stability on HHHFNC or NCPAP since at least 48 hours (SatO2 TC 90-95%, pCO2 ≤ 60 mmHg, FiO2 \< 40%, Silverman score ≤ 6, ≤ 2 apnea episodes/hour with CPAP ≤ 7 cmH2O if on NCPAP and flow ≤ 6 L/min if on HHHFNC ) * ≤ 7 days of life * suitability to start enteral feeding (if not already started) * parental written consent Exclusion Criteria: * neurological or surgical diseases * sepsis * chromosomal abnormalities or major malformations

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Full Enteral Feeding (FEF) time

Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of hospital discharge or date of death, whichever came first, assessed up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03548324

SponsorUniversity of Turin, Italy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-30

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