Wearable sensors to detect muscle problems in babies
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses small wearable sensors to measure muscle activity in babies with low or typical muscle tone. The goal is to better spot early signs of movement problems so therapy can start sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is in the NICU or well-baby nursery and is at least 38 weeks corrected age (for low-tone group) or born between 38-41 weeks (for typical group).
- If your baby has low muscle tone: abnormal brain scan or a low Apgar score or low cord pH plus 2 or more warning signs on a tone exam.
- If your baby has typical muscle tone: a normal tone exam and a birth weight that’s appropriate for their gestational age.
- Your baby does not have missing limbs, open skin sores, known genetic syndrome, or need sedating medications.
- You (the guardian) understand and agree to the study and sign a consent form.
- If your baby is in the hospital, their doctor must clear them for the study.
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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