New breath sensor could spot lung trouble in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT05791877

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new, non-invasive respiratory sensor (pneuRIP) to detect lung problems in 250 children with severe cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if the sensor can screen for issues like pneumonia or airway blockage, and to understand how lung function relates to spine curvature. If it works, this could give doctors a simple tool to catch breathing problems early.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pneuRIP respiratory sensor

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive way to screen for lung problems in children with cerebral palsy, potentially leading to earlier treatment and better outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The sensor may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Nemours Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Wilmington, Delaware, 19833, United States

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