AI camera watches newborns' brains—no wires, no touch

NCT ID NCT07628829

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a video camera with artificial intelligence can track newborn brain health by analyzing their movements. About 200 babies in the NICU will be recorded continuously from admission to discharge. The AI's findings are kept from doctors for now, to see if the technology can match standard exams. If it works, it could offer a hands-free way to monitor brain problems in fragile infants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Continuous bedside video monitoring with AI anatomic landmark tracking
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-contact way to monitor brain health in newborns, potentially catching issues earlier without disturbing the baby.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, so it only tests if the AI works—not if it improves outcomes. The AI results are hidden from doctors, so no direct benefit to participants.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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