Infrared thermal imaging to understand excessive crying in infants
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This study tests whether a non-invasive infrared camera can detect differences in pain or discomfort in babies who cry excessively compared with babies who cry normally. It may help doctors understand why some infants cry a lot and guide better care.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be between 2 and 6 weeks old (adjusted for prematurity) at the first visit.
- Your baby must have been born at or after 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby must not have a known brain, stomach, or intestinal disease, or a major birth defect.
- If your baby cries a lot (more than 3 hours a day for 3+ days in the past week), they may be eligible for the excessive-crying group.
- If your baby cries normally (less than 2 hours a day), they may be eligible for the typical-crying group.
- You must be able to read and understand French and be covered by French health insurance.
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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