Infantile apnea
MONDO:0019092Infantile apnea is a cessation of respiratory air flow that may affect newborns or older children because of neurological impairment of the respiratory rhythm or obstruction of air flow through the air passages. The symptoms include cyanosis, pallor or bradycardia and snoring in case of obstructive apnea.
Also known as: apnea of infancy
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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
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Could a tiny dose of muscle relaxant make lung scopes safer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a low dose of a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) during bronchoscopy—a procedure where a tube is inserted into the lungs—could reduce complications like throat spasms and coughing. 153 adults having elective bronchoscopy were split into two groups:…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC