Monitoring comfort levels in preterm neonates
Premature Enhanced Automated Capture of Comfort Knowledge (PEACOCK)
This study is trying to find ways to monitor how comfortable preterm babies feel by looking at their movements and heart rates, so doctors can provide better care during medical procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 37 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Newcastle University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06037629 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop methods for continuous monitoring of comfort levels in preterm neonates who cannot verbally communicate their feelings. By recording both behavioral signals, such as facial expressions and body movements, and physiological signals like heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, clinicians can better assess the comfort of these infants during routine medical procedures. The study focuses on understanding how preterm neonates express discomfort and comfort, which is crucial for providing high-quality medical care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medically stable preterm infants born before 36 completed weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with significant brain, spine, or congenital abnormalities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved comfort management for preterm neonates in clinical settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar approaches to monitoring comfort in neonates, but this specific methodology is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm Infants born \<36 completed weeks of gestation * Medically stable * Written informed consent from parents Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with significant brain, spine, or congenital abnormality * Parents unwilling to provide consent * Infants with postmenstrual age \>36 weeks
Where this trial is running
Newcastle upon Tyne
- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust — Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
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.