Comparing user experiences of four nasal aspirators for infants
Comparative Analysis of Commercially Available Nasal Aspirators in Infants
This study is testing which of four different nasal aspirators works best for helping infants with stuffy noses and how caregivers feel about using them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ottawa, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06816875 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the user experience of caregivers using four different nasal aspirators designed for infants suffering from upper respiratory tract infections. The study will compare the NozeBot electric nasal aspirator with three commonly used devices: NoseFrida, hydraSense Baby Nasal Care, and Braun Nasal Aspirator. Caregivers will report on their experiences, as well as any changes in their infant's symptoms related to sleeping, feeding, and breathing. The goal is to determine which device provides the best overall experience and symptom relief for infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents or caregivers of infants aged 2 to 18 months seeking outpatient care for respiratory illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients whose infants are younger than 2 months or older than 18 months, or those without respiratory illnesses, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the most effective nasal aspirator for relieving congestion in infants, improving their comfort and recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the user experience of nasal aspirators specifically, similar studies evaluating medical devices have shown varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria A parent(s)/caregiver(s)/family will be eligible to participate if: * They have a child between 2 months - 18 months of age * They are seeking outpatient care for that child for a respiratory illness (cold, flu, RSV) at the Kids Come First Care clinic * The child does not have any contraindications to the use of a nasal aspirator * The parent(s)/caregiver(s) are fluent in English Exclusion Criteria A parent(s)/caregiver(s)/family will be ineligible to participate if: * They have a child younger than 2 months or 13 months old or older currently seeking outpatient care for a respiratory illness * The child is admitted to hospital * The child does not have a respiratory illness * The child has a diagnosed craniofacial syndrome * The child has a defined contraindication and cannot use a nasal aspirator * The parents/caregivers are not comfortable using a nasal aspirator * The parent/caregivers are not fluent in English
Where this trial is running
Ottawa, Ontario
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Valerie Cote
- Email: vcote@cheo.on.ca
- Phone: 613-797-7600
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.