Improving care for high-risk infants from hospital to home using telehealth
Improving high-risk infant care: from Hospital to Home with Neoneur Telehealth
This study is testing a new mobile device called Neoneur that helps doctors better understand how high-risk babies, especially those born early or with health issues, are feeding, so they can make sure these little ones are ready to go home safely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neoneur LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pennington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10701053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of high-risk infants, particularly those who are premature or have congenital disorders, by utilizing a mobile telehealth device called Neoneur. The device measures oral cavity pressure patterns in conjunction with respiration, providing clinicians with quantitative data to assess feeding patterns. This approach aims to address the challenges of safe oral feeding, which is crucial for the timely discharge of these infants from the hospital. By improving feeding assessments, the research seeks to facilitate better outcomes for infants transitioning from hospital to home care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include high-risk infants, particularly those born prematurely or with complex congenital disorders who require specialized feeding support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not classified as high-risk infants or those who do not require assistance with feeding may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective feeding practices for high-risk infants, ultimately improving their health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using telehealth and mobile devices for monitoring and improving infant care, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Pennington, United States
- Neoneur LLC — Pennington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoedemaker, Caroline — Neoneur LLC
- Study coordinator: Hoedemaker, Caroline
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.