Evaluation of a new non-invasive respiratory monitor for children

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 study evaluates a newly developed respiratory monitor called pneuRIP, which uses Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography (RIP) bands to measure breathing indices non-invasively. The trial involves 10 healthy children and 10 children with neuromuscular diseases, comparing the performance of the pneuRIP against an existing system, Respitrace. Participants will wear bands around their chest and abdomen while their breathing is monitored under different conditions, including normal breathing and breathing with resistance. The data collected will help assess the effectiveness of the pneuRIP in measuring respiratory function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy volunteers
* Neuromuscular disease subjects with mild breathing difficulty
* Capable of following verbal instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe breathing difficulties

Where it's running

• Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
  Wilmington, Delaware, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas Shaffer, PhD — Nemours
• Study coordinator: Tariq Rahman, PhD
• Email: trahman@nemours.org
• Phone: 302 651 6831

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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.