Detection of Respiratory Events in Extremely Preterm Infants Using Acoustic Monitoring

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

This observational study tests a wireless acoustic sensor to identify respiratory events in extremely preterm infants (less than 29 weeks gestation) in the NICU. It compares acoustic data with standard monitoring methods to see if sound-based detection can distinguish different types of breathing problems. The study uses semi-structured interviews and portable sleep monitoring alongside bedside monitoring to gather comprehensive data. The goal is to improve detection of apnea, periodic breathing, and hypopneas and to inform more accurate clinical management. The investigation is conducted at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal with CIHR collaboration.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Infants with gestational age \< 29+0 weeks.
* Off respiratory support at the time of study recording.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Infants with known major congenital anomalies.
* Infants deemed clinically unstable for the study by the attending physician.

Where it's running

• McGill University Health Centre
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Wissam Shalish — McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
• Study coordinator: Wissam Shalish
• Email: wissam.shalish@mcgill.ca
• Phone: +1 514-412-4452

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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.