Tiny sensors tune into baby bellies: a new window on newborn digestion?

NCT ID NCT07743216

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study explores whether a wireless, wearable acoustic monitor can safely and effectively record bowel sounds in healthy newborns. Ten full-term infants will wear abdominal sensors for a single 4-hour session during routine postnatal care. Researchers will assess how well the device works and analyze the sounds to understand gut activity and its link to feeding and caregiving. The goal is to lay the groundwork for a non-invasive tool to monitor infant digestive health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: A wireless acoustic monitoring system with wearable abdominal sensors
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor newborn gut health and detect digestive issues early.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 10 infants, so results may not apply broadly. The sensors may not capture clear data due to movement or noise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infant, Newborn, Diseases perinatal disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BOWEL SOUNDS INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING WEARABLE SENSORS

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