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NCT05298748 The Effect of Womb Recordings on Maturation of Respiratory Control in Preterm Infants

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NCT ID NCT05298748
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Case Western Reserve University
Condition Apnea of Prematurity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 34 participants
Start Date 2022-09-16
Primary Completion 2026-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Week
Max Age 5 Weeks
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Womb sound recordings

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 34 participants in total. It began in 2022-09-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this proposal is to characterize the acute effect of early postnatal sound exposure on neuronal maturation of the respiratory control regions of the brain in preterm infants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * preterm infants 29-33 weeks gestational age at birth * 34 weeks corrected age * off respiratory support \>1.5 lpm Exclusion Criteria: * on respiratory support \>1.5 lpm * congenital anomalies

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Cynthia Bearer, MD

✉ Cynthia.Bearer@UHhospitals.org

📞 216 844-3387

Principal Investigator

Cynthia Bearer, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05298748 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Week or older, up to 5 Weeks, studying Apnea of Prematurity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05298748 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05298748 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Cynthia.Bearer@UHhospitals.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05298748 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cleveland, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05298748 clinical trial?

NCT05298748 is sponsored by Case Western Reserve University. The principal investigator is Cynthia Bearer, MD at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.

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