Using pressure-sensing mattresses to monitor breathing in newborns
The Association Between Pressure-Sensing Mattresses and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning in Neonatal
This study is testing if special pressure-sensing mattresses can help monitor breathing and heart rate in premature babies receiving breathing support, to see if they can predict breathing problems more comfortably than traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 1 Year |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fu Jen Catholic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06579157 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the use of ballistocardiography (BCG) to monitor respiration and heart rate in neonates receiving invasive and non-invasive respiratory support. By employing non-invasive pressure sensors, the study aims to provide a more comfortable alternative to traditional monitoring methods that often require physical attachments. Conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit, the study will enroll 60 participants, collecting and analyzing daily ventilator and physiological monitor data to explore correlations with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of BCG in predicting respiratory complications in low-weight preterm infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are neonates requiring either invasive or non-invasive ventilation support.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not benefit from the findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved monitoring techniques for vulnerable neonates, potentially reducing the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of BCG is a novel approach in this context, similar non-invasive monitoring techniques have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Using invasive ventilation support with flow sensors or non-invasive ventilation support * The legal representative signs the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
New Taipei City
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University — New Taipei City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD — Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD
- Email: C00152@mail.fjuh.fju.edu.tw
- Phone: +886905301879
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.