Infantile apnea
MONDO:0019092Infantile apnea is a cessation of respiratory air flow that may affect newborns or older children because of neurological impairment of the respiratory rhythm or obstruction of air flow through the air passages. The symptoms include cyanosis, pallor or bradycardia and snoring in case of obstructive apnea.
Also known as: apnea of infancy
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Infantile apnea itself.
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Apnea of prematurity 20 trials
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Could more caffeine help tiniest babies breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a higher dose of caffeine citrate can improve breathing and reduce complications in extremely premature infants (born before 28 weeks). Forty babies will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or standard dose of caffeine, starting at one week old.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple, Low-Cost device help detect when infants stop breathing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial evaluates a device called BreathAlert, a low-cost, battery-powered monitor designed to detect breathing and alert caregivers when an infant stops breathing (apnea). Researchers are testing it in infants at risk for apnea in a hospital setting, comparing its accuracy to…
Sponsor: William Marsh Rice University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could wireless sensors replace wires for newborn monitoring?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new wireless skin sensor system can safely and accurately monitor the heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature of healthy newborns right after birth. 600 babies will wear both the wireless sensors and standard wired monitors for the fi…
Sponsor: Guilherme Sant'Anna, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC