Using a camera to check vital signs in children
This study tests if a special camera can measure heart rate and breathing in children without touching them. It may help make checkups easier and less stressful.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 17 years old
- Your child is seeing a doctor or staying in the hospital for any reason
- You can understand and speak French
- You sign a permission form for your child to join
- Your child does not have a serious heart rhythm problem, severe shaking, or a skin condition called scleroderma
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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