Incubator settings may affect comfort of tiniest babies
NCT ID NCT03648606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different incubator settings affect the thermal comfort of very premature infants (born before 32 weeks). Researchers compare two regulation modes—standard 'Air' mode versus 'Cutaneous' (skin-based) mode—to see which reduces stress, measured by changes in heart and breathing rates. The study involves 29 infants over their first 10 days of life, using skin temperature measurements and sleep monitoring.
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 improve thermal comfort and reduce stress for very premature infants in incubators.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 29 infants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is a comparison of existing regulation modes, not a new treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens-Picardie
Amiens, 80054, France
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