Wireless Irradiance SEnsors During Neonatal Phototherapy
Canada9 participantsStarted 2025-07-10
Plain-language summary
Bilisensors are devices designed to measure the cumulative dose of phototherapy administered to neonates undergoing treatment for hyperbilirubinemia. The current standard of care typically involves intermittent spot measurements once a day using a handheld dosimeter that may give variable estimations. In contrast, bilisensors may enable continuous, real-time monitoring of light exposure, helping to know the total phototherapy dose received by the infant.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must be admitted to the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
* Under phototherapy as clinically indicated
* Diagnosis of indirect hyperbilirubinemia
* Weight of \>1000g at time of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any abnormal skin conditions (example: extreme dryness, desquamation, congenital skin disorders, etc.)
* Diagnosis of direct hyperbilirubinemia
* Weight of \<1000g at time of enrollment
* Any baby or family deemed ineligible (ex. too much stress, too unstable) by the clinical care team
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Light Intensity
Timeframe: 3 Hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07057635
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre