AI estimation of length, weight, and head size in newborns and infants up to 6 months

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The NEST study is a prospective observational cohort collecting paired clinical reference measurements and non-invasive two-dimensional photographs or video recordings of infants from birth up to 6 months. Trained healthcare professionals obtain standard length, weight, and head circumference during routine care and these reference measures serve as the comparison standard. Image capture occurs under real-world clinical conditions without additional contact beyond routine care and may be repeated at multiple timepoints. AI-derived estimates from the images will be compared against the clinical measurements for proof-of-concept accuracy and will not be used for clinical decision-making.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Infants up from birth up to 6 months of postnatal age (including neonates) who have been admitted to the NICU or SCN at the time of screening
2. Parent(s) should be able to comprehend the content of the study and be willing for their child to undergo video and photo recording, and to allow access to their blood sampling results (haemoglobin) taken as part of standard clinical practice
3. Written consent from parents and/or legally acceptable representative

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Infants who were born with gestational age of less than 28 weeks of gestational age
2. Infants who are intubated (i.e., endotracheal, nasotracheal intubation) at the time of screening
3. The investigator considers for any reason that the participant would not be suitable for the study
4. The participant has an existing medical condition that would prevent standardised measurement of length and/or head circumference e.g. structural abnormality of the lower limbs, orthopaedic conditions, hydrocephalus
5. Employees and/or children/family members or relatives of employees of Danone Global Research \& Innovation Center, Danone Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd, or the participating site

Where it's running

• KK Women's and Children's Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bin Huey Quek, MBBS — KK Women's and Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Amilia Sng, Senior Digital Health R&I Study Manager, MSc Pharmacology
• Email: amilia.sng@danone.com
• Phone: +6594773284

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.