Smart mattress could track baby breathing without wires
NCT ID NCT06579157
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a pressure-sensing mattress can accurately monitor the breathing and heart rate of newborns who need breathing support. The mattress uses a technology called ballistocardiography to detect tiny movements. Researchers hope this could lead to a gentler way to track babies' progress and help doctors decide when to safely remove the breathing tube. The study will include 60 newborns with lung problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pressure-sensing mattress (ballistocardiography monitor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor breathing and heart rate in newborns, potentially helping doctors decide when to safely remove breathing support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 60 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct changes in care. The technology may not be accurate enough for routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
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