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Nasal vs. Oral Intubation for Neonates Requiring Cardiac Surgery

United States80 participantsStarted 2018-07-01

Plain-language summary

Often, infants struggle to feed orally after surgery for congenital heart disease and may require supplemental feeding interventions at discharge. In this study, the investigators prospectively randomize infants to oral or nasal endotracheal intubation for surgery and assess postoperative feeding success.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants who require surgery for congenital heart disease before 2 weeks of age Exclusion Criteria: * \< 37 weeks estimated gestational age at the time of surgery * Orofacial or gastrointestinal anomalies * Devastating neurologic injury or malformation * Intubation \> 5 days prior to surgery * \> 5 minutes of CPR or ECMO at any time

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Feeding method at discharge

Timeframe: Approximately 1 month after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05378685

SponsorUniversity of Virginia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-20

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