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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Mother's scent may calm preterm infants' breathing
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether exposing preterm infants to their mother's natural body odor can reduce apnea episodes (pauses in breathing) and improve heart rate, oxygen levels, and weight gain. Sixty preterm babies in the NICU are randomly assigned to either receive a cloth ca…
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle air puff help preterm babies breathe and sleep better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a device called a 'scare ventilator' can help preterm babies breathe more regularly and sleep better. Ten healthy preterm babies will be observed for two hours without the device, then for two hours with the device set at 20 air puffs per minut…
Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vibrating device offers new hope for premature babies with breathing pauses
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new device that uses gentle vibrations to treat breathing pauses (apnea) in premature babies. The device automatically detects when a baby stops breathing and delivers a mild vibration to stimulate breathing. The goal was to reduce the need for manual stimulat…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC