Improving newborn breathing assistance in low-income countries
An Integrated mHealth Strategy to Improve Newborn Resuscitation in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries
This study is testing a new mobile app called LIVEBORN to help midwives in Kinshasa give better breathing support to newborns who need help right after birth, with the goal of saving more lives in low-income countries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893389 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the survival of newborns in low and lower-middle income countries by improving the effectiveness of bag mask ventilation (BMV) during resuscitation. It focuses on developing a mobile health application called LIVEBORN, which will provide real-time feedback to healthcare providers during resuscitation efforts. The study will involve training midwives in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and evaluating the app's effectiveness in reducing newborn mortality. By utilizing innovative technology, the research seeks to ensure timely and effective breathing assistance for newborns who are struggling at birth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns in low and lower-middle income countries who require resuscitation at birth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not newborns or those born in high-income countries may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce newborn mortality rates by improving the effectiveness of resuscitation techniques in critical situations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that feedback strategies during resuscitation can improve performance, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patterson, Jacquelyn K — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Patterson, Jacquelyn K
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.