Improving ventilation techniques for newborns to reduce lung disease
SCH: INT: Smart and Connected Health for Newborn Ventilation
This study is looking at new ways to help newborns, especially those at risk for lung problems, breathe better without needing invasive treatments, using smart technology to monitor their breathing and work with ventilators.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10692891 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing ventilation methods for newborns, particularly those at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a common chronic lung disease. The project aims to develop a smart health solution that monitors newborns non-invasively and synchronizes their breathing with ventilators, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures. By utilizing advanced algorithms and non-invasive ventilation techniques, the research seeks to improve outcomes for preterm infants who require respiratory support. The approach includes the use of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and aims to create a control loop for better management of ventilation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preterm infants who require mechanical ventilation and are at risk for developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not preterm or do not require respiratory support may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of chronic lung disease in newborns and improve their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising short-term benefits of non-invasive ventilation techniques, indicating potential for success in this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dandekar, Kapil — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Dandekar, Kapil
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.