William Marsh Rice University
Clinical trials sponsored by William Marsh Rice University, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple, Low-Cost device help detect when infants stop breathing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial evaluates a device called BreathAlert, a low-cost, battery-powered monitor designed to detect breathing and alert caregivers when an infant stops breathing (apnea). Researchers are testing it in infants at risk for apnea in a hospital setting, comparing its accuracy to…
Sponsor: William Marsh Rice University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking more to toddlers may boost school readiness, study tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program called LENA Start can help parents talk more with their young children to improve language skills and school readiness. About 600 families with children aged 16-30 months will either take part in the program or receive usual care. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: William Marsh Rice University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC