Understanding how body position affects infant breathing and safety
Quantifying the effect of biomechanical SUID risk factors on infant respiration
This study looks at how different body positions and baby products can affect how infants breathe, aiming to help parents and caregivers keep babies safe and reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boise State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boise, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129614 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of various biomechanical factors on infant respiration, particularly focusing on how body position and interactions with infant products can contribute to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the study will utilize both in vivo experiments and computational modeling to quantify the relationship between these factors and respiratory health in infants. The goal is to provide evidence-based guidance for parents, clinicians, and manufacturers to improve infant safety and reduce mortality rates associated with SUID.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include infants aged 1 to 12 months, particularly those at risk for SUID due to their sleeping environment or body position.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 12 months or those who do not have risk factors associated with SUID may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety guidelines for infant care, potentially reducing the incidence of SUID.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on SUID, this approach using biomechanics as a foundational science is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Boise, United States
- Boise State University — Boise, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mannen, Erin — Boise State University
- Study coordinator: Mannen, Erin
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.