Car seat safety check for tiny lungs: preterm infant study reveals breathing changes

NCT ID NCT06724601

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how placing stable preterm infants in car seats affects their lung volume. Using a special imaging technique, researchers measured changes in lung aeration when babies moved from lying flat to a semi-upright car seat position. The goal was to understand breathing risks during car travel for these vulnerable infants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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