Monitoring vital signs in children using a connected patch
Official title: Validation of Continuous Monitoring of Vital Signs in Children With VTPatch Connected Device in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Run by St. Justine's Hospital · NCT04627766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new patch that continuously monitors vital signs in kids in the PICU to see if it works as well as the standard monitoring equipment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Justine's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04627766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0 to 18 years who are admitted to the PICU and require monitoring for at least 24 hours.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have recently undergone cardiac or thoracic surgery or have contraindications such as thoracic skin lesions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate the accuracy of a connected thoracic patch, known as the VT-Patch, for continuous monitoring of vital signs in pediatric patients who have been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The device will monitor vital signs such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature for a duration of 8 hours, with results compared to the standard Philips monitoring system. Additionally, the study will explore the device's capability to assess blood pressure, EKG, and movement capture, while also investigating the impact of skin color on the accuracy of these measurements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could provide a reliable method for early identification of pediatric patients at risk of readmission to the PICU.
How similar studies have gone: While similar monitoring devices have been developed for adults, this approach for children is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children (0 to 18 years old) admitted in St. Justine's Hospital's PICU. * PICU monitoring for the next 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Recent cardiac or thoracic surgery * Thoracic skin lesion that contraindicates the VT-Patch * No parental consent * Intermittent presence of one study observer in the patient room is considered inappropriate by the physician or the nurse in charge because of the child's medical condition
Where it's running
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CHU Sainte Justin Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Philippe Jouvet, MD, PhD — St. Justine's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Philippe Jouvet, MD, PhD
- Email: philippe.jouvet@umontreal.ca
- Phone: 514-345-4931
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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.