Home air purifier to support lung recovery in babies born prematurely
Evaluation of the Health Effects of the Air Purifier in Preterm Infants After Discharge
This tests whether using an air purifier at home improves breathing and oxygen levels in babies who were born prematurely.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung City) |
| Trial ID | NCT07236996 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Premature infants discharged from the neonatal unit will have periods at home with and without an air purifier while noninvasive monitors record transcutaneous carbon dioxide (PtcCO₂) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂). Investigators will also collect clinical data from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital records on clinic visits, respiratory status, growth measurements, and developmental milestones. Parents will complete health questionnaires and receive recommendations on improving indoor air quality. The protocol compares physiologic measurements and health outcomes between purifier and non-purifier periods to see if home air cleaning affects lung recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 0–6 years who were born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) are eligible.
Not a fit: Full-term infants (born at or after 37 weeks), and children whose respiratory problems are driven by other complex medical conditions, are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, using an air purifier at home could reduce respiratory problems and support lung development after premature birth.
How similar studies have performed: Air cleaners have been shown to lower indoor particle levels and improve respiratory symptoms in older children and adults, but their use specifically in preterm infants after hospital discharge is novel and not well-established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Children aged 0 to 6 years who were born at less than 37 weeks of gestation. \- Exclusion Criteria:Children born at more than 37 weeks of gestation. \-
Where this trial is running
Kaohsiung City
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital — Kaohsiung City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsiu-LIn Chen
- Email: ch840062@cc.kmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 0975355876
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.