Bubble noises may hold key to safer breathing support for preemies
NCT ID NCT07060833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the sound of bubbles from a CPAP machine can help doctors know if enough air pressure is reaching a premature baby's lungs. Researchers will study 30 preterm infants in the NICU, recording bubble sounds and comparing them to actual pressure measurements. The goal is to develop a simple, non-invasive way to monitor breathing support without extra tubes or sensors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor breathing support in premature babies using sound alone.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 30 infants, so results may not apply broadly or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McGill University Health Center
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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