The NEU - CAP Trial (NCT07754032) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The NEU - CAP Trial
1,860 participantsStarted 2027-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of NEU-CAP is to investigate the clinical impact of using a colorimetric carbon dioxide (CO₂) detector during non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Infants born before 32 weeks of gestation will be included in this trial. This is a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial. The participating centre, rather than the individual infant, will be the unit of randomisation. This design is appropriate to test the effect of an intervention that encompasses a behavioural aspect, in this case CO₂-detector-guided non-invasive ventilation.
Who can participate
Age range
32 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Born before 32 weeks of gestation
* Received non-humidified face-mask support in the first 10 minutes of life
* Parental consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria:
* Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
* Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
* Cyanotic heart disease
* Surfactant protein deficiency
* Any other congenital abnormality or condition with an adverse effect on breathing, ventilation, or oxygenation. Many of the infants enrolled in the study will later be diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS); this will not render them ineligible for inclusion.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
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Use of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) between 5 and 10 minutes after birth