Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages Any age to 6 Months

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 6 Months
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 7, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2026
Study endsFebruary 2026
Registry record updatedMay 22, 2025
Trial IDNCT06268444 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

  • CHRU Amiens
    Amiens, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.