Application to Predict Neonatal Apnea With Bradycardia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age22-32
SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

About this trial

This purpose of this study is to reduce or stop apneas and bradycardias in pre-term infants, before they occur using gentle stimulation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Documented episodes of apnea with bradycardia over the previous 24 hours.

Off ventilatory support/NCPAP for > 48 hours prior to study entry

Gestational age < 32 0/7 weeks' gestation at birth

Parents/legal guardians have provided consent for enrollment

Disqualifiers

a major malformation or a neuromuscular condition that affects respiration or causes apnea, or terminal illness or decision to withhold or limit support.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Closed-loop Vibro-Tactile Stimulator
  • Control

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups