Pressure-Sensing Mattresses and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning in Neonatal

February 25, 2026 updated by: Ke-Yun, Chao, Fu Jen Catholic University

The Association Between Pressure-Sensing Mattresses and Mechanical Ventilation Weaning in Neonatal

This study aims to explore the correlation between using ballistocardiography for monitoring respiration and heart rate in neonates under invasive and non-invasive respiratory support.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Background： Traditional physiological measurement methods often require subjects to remain immobile or have various devices attached to their bodies, causing discomfort, especially unsuitable for neonatal care. However, with the development of electronic technologies, these methods have improved. ballistocardiography (BCG) presents a possible solution for monitoring neonates' physiological signals. BCG is a non-invasive and non-contact instrument that measures the body's reactive motion pressure changes caused by cardiac contraction. These sensors do not require direct attachment, allowing for long-term physiological signal measurement without disturbing the subject.

Methods： The study will be conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit on the seventh floor of Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, with an expected enrollment of 60 participants. The subjects will be grouped and stratified based on weight and the use of invasive respiratory support. During the hospitalization, daily output of ventilator data and physiological monitor data will be collected and analyzed for correlation.

Effect： This trial is expected to confirm the application of BCG in the neonatal population, demonstrate its correlation with current conventional physiological monitors, and assess its applicability in low-weight preterm infants. Additionally, the study will investigate whether continuous BCG monitoring during hospitalization can predict the possibility of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • New Taipei City, Taiwan, 24352
        • Recruiting
        • Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Ke-Yun Chao, PhD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

infant of Affiliated University Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Using invasive ventilation support with flow sensors or non-invasive ventilation support
  • The legal representative signs the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to participate in the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ballistocardiography waveform
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
the correlation between using Ballistocardiography (BCG) for monitoring respiration and heart rate
through study completion, an average of 2 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
tidal volume
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 2 weeks
the correlation between using Ballistocardiography (BCG) for tidal volume
through study completion, an average of 2 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fu Jen Catholic University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 10, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 27, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

August 30, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 27, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 25, 2026

Last Verified

February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FJUH113387

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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