RecruitingNCT07344714

Predicting the Need for Prolonged Respiratory Support in Neonates Delivered in a Lower-Level NICU Setting

Predicting Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Neonates Delivered in a Lower-Level NICU Setting

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Mar 11, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Pneumothorax Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Pneumonia Neonatal Hyaline Membrane Disease Respiratory Distress Neonatal Meconium aspiration syndrome

Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the gastric fluid aspirated from the stomachs of neonates receiving routine post-delivery care to predict the need for prolonged respiratory support (\>6 hours of life).

Eligibility

Min Age: 32 WeeksMax Age: 41 Weeks

Inclusion Criteria3

Both of the following:
Neonates born at 32 completed weeks gestational age or older whose deliveries are attended by the neonatal resuscitation team and for whom routine gastric suctioning is indicated
Neonates whose parents actively accepted or did not actively decline the Minnesota Research Authorization.

Exclusion Criteria5

Any one of the following:
Neonates with known or suspected congenital anomalies
Neonates for whom only comfort measures are planned or possible at time of delivery
Neonates whose parents actively declined the Minnesota Research Authorization.
Neonates with other identifiable causes of respiratory distress including pneumothorax, meconium aspiration syndrome, or pneumonia.

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