Tiny wireless sensors could free fragile preemies from a tangle of wires
NCT ID NCT07732257
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether button-sized wireless sensors can accurately measure heart rate, oxygen levels, and skin temperature in extremely preterm infants in the NICU. The sensors aim to replace bulky wired monitors that can stress fragile babies. Ten stable preterm infants will wear both systems, and researchers will compare the readings and gather feedback from clinicians and parents.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wireless MicroPremVitals Button Sensor System
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, these tiny wireless sensors could replace bulky wired monitors, making NICU care less stressful for fragile preterm infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early feasibility study with only 10 infants, so results may not generalize. The sensors must prove they are as accurate as standard monitors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montreal Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4A 3H9, Canada
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