Baby monitor trial aims to slash ER visits for NICU grads

NCT ID NCT06565390

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving high-risk infants an Owlet smart sock monitor after NICU discharge can reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions. The device tracks heart rate and oxygen levels and alerts caregivers to problems. 700 babies will be enrolled to see if remote monitoring helps keep them safer at home.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Owlet OSS 3.0 pulse oximeter (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions for high-risk infants after NICU discharge, improving outcomes and lowering healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early-stage trial with 700 participants, and the device may cause false alarms or caregiver anxiety. It may not significantly reduce ER visits or rehospitalizations.

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Conditions

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Emergencies

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EMERGENCIES

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Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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