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NCT Number: NCT01189149

Intravenous Fluids Versus Naso/Orogastric-tube Feeding in Hospitalized Infants With Bronchiolitis

Oro- or nasogastric tube feeding is safe and may be more physiologic than intravenous (IV) fluids in hospitalized infants with acute viral bronchiolitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Viral Bronchiolitis Bronchial Diseases Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis, Viral Bronchitis Infections Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

1 day–6 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pediatric Department

Haifa, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Infants with bronchiolitis < 6 months who need to be hospitalized and are not able to eat per os.

Exclusion criteria

  • Infants with severe bronchiolitis not allowed to get any gastric feeds or those that their parents will not sign an informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

IV fluids

Procedure

Infants will be allocated to IV fluids

Naso/oro gastric tube feedings

Procedure

Infants will be allocated to naso/oro gastric tube feedings

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical outcomes

    Time frame: 3 winters

    Will compare clinical outcomes between the groups: Length of stay, need for oxygen, time to full feeds etc.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Possible side effects of each method (IV vs. Oro/nasogastric feedings)

    Time frame: 3 winters

    Local or systemic signs of infection, "para"infusion, discomfort while inserting the IV, electrolyte abnormalitis (as part of routine care) vs. aspiration, discomfort with naso/oro gastric tube.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bnai Zion Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Intravenous Fluids vs. Naso/Orogastric-tube Feeding in Hospitalized Infants With Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: a Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Aug 26, 2010
Registry last updated
Feb 6, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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