New sensor could help preterm babies breathe easier
NCT ID NCT07552025
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Extremely preterm infants often have breathing issues that current monitors may miss. This study tests a wireless acoustic sensor placed on the baby's throat to more accurately detect pauses, shallow breaths, and irregular patterns. Researchers will compare the sensor to standard monitoring in 50 infants born before 29 weeks, tracking them at several ages between 32 and 44 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wireless acoustic sensor
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this sensor could provide a more accurate, non-invasive way to monitor breathing in preterm infants, potentially reducing missed events and improving care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 infants, and the sensor's performance may not surpass existing methods. It is not yet tested in routine clinical settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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