OHSU study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants

Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy, safety of breathing therapy to promote respiratory health

By Nicole Rideout April 17, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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New mom Mesa Weast-Barnett with baby Lyra. With them, from left: Matthew Olson, researcher; Kelvin MacDonald, M.D.; Cindy McEvoy, M.D.; Mitzi Go M.D., M.C.R., FAAP; and Kristin Milner, research project manager. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

CPAP therapy in the NICU

A clinical trial conducted at OHSU Doernbecher’s neonatal intensive care unit has identified a new treatment protocol to improve lung growth and function among preterm infants. The study’s principal investigator Cindy McEvoy, M.D., looks over a preterm infant using CPAP therapy in the NICU. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

NICU CPAP

New method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants

Dmitry Dukhovny, M.D., M.P.H. (OHSU)

Cindy McEvoy, M.D. (OHSU)