Teleneonatology: Telemedicine for improving resuscitation of at-risk newborns in community hospitals
Official title: The TELENEO Trial: A Multicenter Trial of Telemedicine for Advanced Neonatal Resuscitations in Community Hospitals
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-11397601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide study tests real-time telemedicine help from neonatologists to support delivery-room care for newborns who struggle to breathe at birth, especially in hospitals without NICUs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $656,177 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD112327-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397601 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Newborns at risk for respiratory or brain injury born in community hospitals without NICUs, where telemedicine neonatology support is available.
✕Less likely to help
Hospitals with immediate NICU access or newborns not requiring advanced resuscitation may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This trial asks whether live audio-video guidance from a neonatologist during birth can reduce early death and brain injury in babies who need advanced resuscitation in community hospitals. In collaboration across multiple centers, the study will compare outcomes with and without teleneonatology support, focusing on care in the delivery room and immediate post-birth stabilization. The goal is to improve survival and reduce serious complications for outborn neonates who lack immediate NICU access. Parents and clinicians will receive information and support about the telemedicine process and potential benefits. The project will measure mortality, morbidity, and quality of delivery-room care as key endpoints.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could shorten time to expert guidance at birth and improve survival and neurological outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
How similar studies have gone: Telemedicine has shown promise in remote neonatal consultation, but this specific delivery-room teleneonatology approach is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fang, Jennifer L — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Fang, Jennifer L
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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.