Using pressure-sensing mattresses to monitor breathing in newborns
Official title: The Association Between Pressure-Sensing Mattresses and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning in Neonatal
Run by Fu Jen Catholic University · NCT06579157 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 1 Year |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fu Jen Catholic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06579157 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are neonates requiring either invasive or non-invasive ventilation support.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to participate in the study will not benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While the use of BCG is a novel approach in this context, similar non-invasive monitoring techniques have shown promise in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.