Apnea of prematurity
MONDO:0020567Apnea of prematurity is a developmental disorder affecting premature infants, likely secondary to an immaturity of respiratory control resulting in idiopathic pauses in breathing often associated with reduced heart rate and arterial blood oxygen levels. It may be exacerbated by concurrent neonatal diseases.
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Mother's scent may calm preterm infants' breathing
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether exposing preterm infants to their mother's natural body odor can reduce apnea episodes (pauses in breathing) and improve heart rate, oxygen levels, and weight gain. Sixty preterm babies in the NICU are randomly assigned to either receive a cloth ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle air puff help preterm babies breathe and sleep better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a device called a 'scare ventilator' can help preterm babies breathe more regularly and sleep better. Ten healthy preterm babies will be observed for two hours without the device, then for two hours with the device set at 20 air puffs per minut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 06:00 UTC
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Vibrating device offers new hope for premature babies with breathing pauses
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new device that uses gentle vibrations to treat breathing pauses (apnea) in premature babies. The device automatically detects when a baby stops breathing and delivers a mild vibration to stimulate breathing. The goal was to reduce the need for manual stimulat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC