Brain oxygen monitor shows promise in protecting preterm infants from injury
NCT ID NCT06729398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a brain oxygen monitor (cerebral NIRS) along with a treatment guideline could prevent brain injury in very low birth weight preterm infants. 129 babies born at 32 weeks or earlier or weighing under 1500 grams took part. The monitor was placed on the baby's head for the first 72 hours of life, and doctors followed a guideline to keep oxygen levels normal. The goal was to see if this approach reduced brain bleeding or white matter damage.
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 (NIRS) device and SafeboosC treatment guideline
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this monitoring approach could help prevent brain injury and reduce mortality in fragile preterm infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single completed trial with 129 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device only monitors oxygen levels and does not directly treat injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Jakarta, Indonesia
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