Evaluate whether high frequency ventilation is superior to standard mechanical ventilation in providing ventilatory support for premature infants. As a participating clinical center, Case Western Reserve University will work with otherclinical centers, a coordinating center, and the NIH to develop a protocol and manual of operations for the trial. CaseWestern Reserve University will then enroll at least seventy premature infants into the trial, collect the data as specified by the manual of operations, and transmit the data to the coordinating center. Finally, they will work with the other clinical centers and the coordinating center to analyze and interpret the results.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Lung Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HR046003-004
Application #
3656903
Study Section
Project Start
1984-08-15
Project End
1987-10-14
Budget Start
1985-09-30
Budget End
1987-04-14
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Case Western Reserve University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
077758407
City
Cleveland
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
44106