Impact of chemical pollutants on infant sleep
Official title: Infant Sleep and Exposure to Mixture of Environmental Pollutants
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT06268444 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how exposure to chemical pollutants affects the sleep patterns of infants under 6 months old to see if it impacts their development.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 6 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 7, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 2026 |
| Study ends | February 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06268444 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are infants under 6 months of age who are exclusively on a milk diet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with neurological or neurobehavioral disorders and families planning to relocate soon.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates how exposure to a mixture of chemical environmental pollutants affects the sleep patterns of infants under 6 months old. Using a combination of actimetry watches, sleep diaries, and environmental pollutant measurements in breast milk and indoor air, the research aims to assess the neurodevelopmental risks associated with these exposures. The study will track the sleep of infants over a week to gather data on their sleep quality and duration in relation to pollutant levels. This research is crucial as it addresses a vulnerable period in child development where sleep is essential for growth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding of how environmental pollutants affect infant sleep and neurodevelopment, potentially guiding public health recommendations.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on environmental pollutants and child health exist, this specific focus on infant sleep and the combination of methodologies is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Infant less than 6 months of age still on milk diet (total) Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with neurological or neurobehavioral disorders * Families who wish to relocate within 7 days of inclusion * Minor parents deprived of their parental rights, not understanding French, in a state of stress, overwhelmed or vulnerable. * Non-affiliation to a social security system
Where it's running
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CHRU Amiens
Amiens, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Karen CHARDON, Pr
- Email: Karen.chardon@u-picardie.fr
- Phone: (33) 03.22.82.78. 65
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.