Gadget that coaches baby resuscitation could save lives
NCT ID NCT05349175
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a device called the Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR), which attaches to standard bag-mask ventilators used to help newborns breathe. It gives real-time visual feedback to clinicians on their ventilation technique. Researchers enrolled 250 birth attendants to see if the device improves their skills during training and up to 6 months later. The goal is to make resuscitation training faster and more effective, especially in low-resource settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help train birth attendants more effectively, potentially reducing birth asphyxia deaths in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed training study on manikins, not patients. Real-world effectiveness and impact on newborn outcomes remain unproven.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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