A tool to help preterm infants improve their oral feeding skills
Pedi-Sync: A Clinical Decision Support Tool to Improve Oral Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Infants
This study is testing a new tool called Pedi-Sync that helps doctors improve feeding for preterm babies in the NICU by tracking their heart rate and oxygen levels, making it easier for them to swallow and breathe while eating, which could help them go home sooner.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neocare Innovations, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11260394 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing Pedi-Sync, a clinical decision support tool designed to enhance oral feeding outcomes for preterm infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). The tool measures vital physiological data, such as heart rate and oxygen saturation, to assess an infant's feeding performance. By quantifying how well infants can coordinate swallowing and breathing during feeding, Pedi-Sync aims to provide clinicians with actionable insights to improve feeding practices. The ultimate goal is to reduce the length of NICU stays and associated healthcare costs for these vulnerable infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preterm infants currently admitted to a NICU who are struggling with oral feeding.
Not a fit: Patients who are full-term infants or those who do not require NICU care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the oral feeding skills of preterm infants, leading to faster hospital discharges and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that clinical decision support tools can effectively improve patient outcomes in various healthcare settings, suggesting a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Santa Monica, United States
- Neocare Innovations, INC. — Santa Monica, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bradley, Car — Neocare Innovations, INC.
- Study coordinator: Bradley, Car
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.