Can a light sensor replace a catheter to measure abdominal pressure in babies?
NCT ID NCT05971264
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a non-invasive light-based technique (near-infrared spectroscopy) can reliably measure intestinal oxygen levels as a proxy for abdominal pressure in infants. Researchers will compare these readings with standard bladder pressure measurements in 30 infants undergoing surgery. The goal is to see if the oxygen measurement remains stable whether the baby is sedated or awake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- near-infrared spectroscopy
- What this could lead to
- If the intestinal oxygen measurement proves stable, it could offer a less invasive way to monitor abdominal pressure in infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in 30 infants. The new method may not match the accuracy of bladder pressure, and results may not apply to all infants.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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