Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 1 Year

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 1 Year
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorFu Jen Catholic University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New Taipei City)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 10, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT06579157 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

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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

  • Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
    New Taipei City, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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