Womb Sound Recordings for Preterm Infant Respiratory Development
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How does the Womb Sound Recordings treatment differ from other treatments for preterm infant respiratory development?
Womb Sound Recordings is unique because it uses recordings of sounds from the womb to create an environment that mimics the natural soundscape experienced by a fetus. This approach aims to support the development of preterm infants by providing familiar auditory stimuli, unlike other treatments that may focus on reducing noise or using medical interventions.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Womb Sound Recordings for preterm infant respiratory development?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Cynthia Bearer, MD
Principal Investigator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for preterm infants born between 29-33 weeks of gestational age, who are now at a corrected age of 34 weeks and not on high-level respiratory support. Infants with congenital anomalies or those needing more intensive respiratory support are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Preterm infants are exposed to alternating 6-hour periods of womb sounds and ambient noise over a 24-hour period
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for cardiorespiratory events, intermittent hypoxemia, mean heart rate, bradycardia, body motion, and respiratory pauses
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Womb Sound Recordings
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Western Reserve University
Lead Sponsor