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Meconium Aspiration SyndromeMASTIMENCT04076189

Time of Positive Pressure Ventilation in Non-vigorous Infants Born Through Meconium-stained Amniotic Fluid

A study testing Endotracheal suctioning and No endotracheal suctioning in people with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Infant, Newborn, Disease, run by University Hospital Padova at 2 sites in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Background: Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) complicates 3 to 14% of pregnancies, causing meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in 5-10% of neonates born. Due to lack of evidence of benefits of endotracheal suctioning at birth in non-vigorous infants, recent neonatal resuscitation guidelines do not recommend it as… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
What is being tested?
Endotracheal suctioning and No endotracheal suctioning
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
2 sitesItaly
Study dates
16 Sep 2019to 24 Sep 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Level III NICU consultants, residents, and fellows trained in advanced airway management will be eligible to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • No exclusion criteria

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Italy2 sites
  • Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, University of Padova

    Padova, 35128

  • University of Padova

    Padova

Other trials in Italy

About this study

Official title: Time of Initiation of Positive Pressure Ventilation in Non-vigorous Infants Born Through Meconium-stained Amniotic Fluid: a Cross-over Randomized, Control Trial

Background: Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) complicates 3 to 14% of pregnancies, causing meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in 5-10% of neonates born. Due to lack of evidence of benefits of endotracheal suctioning at birth in non-vigorous infants, recent neonatal resuscitation guidelines do not recommend it as a routine and they suggest to start ventilation within the first minute of life, which may be critical to reverse asphyxia and stabilize the neonate. There are concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of this change in practice because it is not based on large randomized controlled trials. Besides that, the delay in the beginning of the PPV in these babies has not been previously explored.

Objective: to compare the time of PPV initiation between performing immediate laryngoscopy with intubation and suctioning and performing immediate PPV without intubation in a manikin.

Methods: Level III NICU consultants, residents, and fellows trained in advanced airway management will be randomly assigned to AB arm (endotracheal suction, followed by the procedure without endotracheal suction) and to BA arm (reverse sequence), with a washout period of 6 hour. During each simulation, an external observer will record the time of PPV initiation. The primary outcome measure will be the time of PPV initiation in the endotracheal suction arm compared to the control arm.

Read the detailed description

Background: Meconium stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) complicates 3 to 14% of pregnancies, causing meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in 5-10% of neonates born. Due to lack of evidence of benefits of endotracheal suctioning at birth in non-vigorous infants, recent neonatal resuscitation guidelines do not recommend it as a routine and they suggest to start ventilation within the first minute of life, which may be critical to reverse asphyxia and stabilize the neonate. There are concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of this change in practice because it is not based on large randomized controlled trials. Besides that, the delay in the beginning of the PPV in these babies has not been previously explored.

Objective: to compare the time of PPV initiation between performing immediate laryngoscopy with intubation and suctioning and performing immediate PPV without intubation in a manikin.

Methods: Level III NICU consultants, residents, and fellows trained in advanced airway management will be randomly assigned to AB arm (endotracheal suction, followed by the procedure without endotracheal suction) and to BA arm (reverse sequence), with a washout period of 6 hour. During each simulation, an external observer will record the time of PPV initiation. The primary outcome measure will be the time of PPV initiation in the endotracheal suction arm compared to the control arm.

Being tested
Endotracheal suctioning, No endotracheal suctioning
Keywords
Infant newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Neonatal Resuscitation, Positive Pressure Ventilation
Medical subject headings
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Endotracheal suctioningProcedure or surgery

    Procedure includes: Endotracheal intubation-Suctioning-Endotracheal intubation again and initiation of positive pressure ventilation

  • No endotracheal suctioningProcedure or surgery

    Procedure includes: immediate initiation of positive pressure ventilation without intubation and tracheal suctioning

Study groups in NCT04076189
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Endotracheal suctioningExperimentalProcedure includes: Endotracheal intubation-Suctioning-Endotracheal intubation again and initiation of positive pressure ventilation
Receives: Procedure: Endotracheal suctioning
No endotracheal suctioningActive comparatorProcedure includes: Initiation of positive pressure ventilation without endotracheal suctioning
Receives: Procedure: No endotracheal suctioning

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Time of initiation of positive pressure ventilation

    Measured: 3 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Sep 2019
  2. Study start16 Sep 2019
  3. Primary completion24 Sep 2019
  4. Study completion24 Sep 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04076189
Sponsor's protocol ID
UHPadova02/2019
Acronym
MASTIME
Status last verified
Apr 2020
First submitted
29 Aug 2019
Last updated
6 Apr 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Wyllie J, Bruinenberg J, Roehr CC, Rudiger M, Trevisanuto D, Urlesberger B. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015: Section 7. Resuscitation and support of transition of babies at birth. Resuscitation. 2015 Oct;95:249-63. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2015.07.029. Epub 2015 Oct 15. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26477415
  • Wyckoff MH, Aziz K, Escobedo MB, Kapadia VS, Kattwinkel J, Perlman JM, Simon WM, Weiner GM, Zaichkin JG. Part 13: Neonatal Resuscitation: 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2015 Nov 3;132(18 Suppl 2):S543-60. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000267. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26473001
  • Chettri S, Adhisivam B, Bhat BV. Endotracheal Suction for Nonvigorous Neonates Born through Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr. 2015 May;166(5):1208-1213.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.12.076. Epub 2015 Feb 4.

    PubMed 25661412
  • Nangia S, Sunder S, Biswas R, Saili A. Endotracheal suction in term non vigorous meconium stained neonates-A pilot study. Resuscitation. 2016 Aug;105:79-84. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2016.05.015. Epub 2016 May 30.

    PubMed 27255954
  • Chiruvolu A, Miklis KK, Chen E, Petrey B, Desai S. Delivery Room Management of Meconium-Stained Newborns and Respiratory Support. Pediatrics. 2018 Dec;142(6):e20181485. doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-1485. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

    PubMed 30385640

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Endotracheal suctioning and No endotracheal suctioning in people with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Infant, Newborn, Disease, run by University Hospital Padova at 2 sites in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Apr 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Time of initiation of positive pressure ventilation (time frame: 3 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04076189, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Apr 2020.

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