Could a simple, Low-Cost device help detect when infants stop breathing?
NCT ID NCT07704320
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 standard vital sign monitors. The goal is to see if BreathAlert can reliably track breathing and spot apneic episodes, potentially offering an affordable monitoring option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BreathAlert device (low-cost respiratory rate and apnea monitor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, BreathAlert could provide an affordable, reliable way to monitor breathing in infants, potentially reducing apnea-related complications in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not confirm accuracy or generalizability. The device may not perform as well as standard monitors in all situations.
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Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
RECRUITINGBlantyre, Malawi
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