New study aims to decode why preterm babies have oxygen drops
NCT ID NCT06535074
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study monitors lung function continuously in 35 preterm infants to classify the causes of their oxygen drops into four types: breathing pauses, lung volume loss, both, or unknown. By better understanding these mechanisms, researchers hope to guide future treatments to reduce these episodes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better understand why preterm infants have oxygen drops and develop targeted treatments to prevent them.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 35 infants, so findings may not apply to all preterm babies. It does not test any treatment directly.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bristol Myers Squibbs Childrens Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States