Evaluation of a new non-invasive respiratory monitor for children
Non-Invasive Respiratory Monitor
This study tests a new breathing monitor for kids to see if it works better than an older model by comparing how well it tracks their breathing.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nemours Children's Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wilmington, Delaware) |
| Trial ID | NCT02851043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthy children and children with mild breathing difficulties due to neuromuscular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with severe breathing difficulties may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable non-invasive method for monitoring respiratory function in children, particularly those with neuromuscular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in non-invasive respiratory monitoring techniques.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers * Neuromuscular disease subjects with mild breathing difficulty * Capable of following verbal instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Severe breathing difficulties
Where this trial is running
Wilmington, Delaware
- 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
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.