Skin Conductance in Ventilated Preterms (NCT07568418) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Skin Conductance in Ventilated Preterms
Sweden50 participantsStarted 2025-08-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about the pain and stress experienced by newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation (breathing through a machine).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do different ventilator settings (modi) cause different degrees of pain and stress?
* Can skin conductance measurement be used to evaluate the pain and stress caused by mechanical ventilation in newborns?
* Can skin-to-skin care alleviate the stress caused by mechanical ventilation?
Participants will be monitored according to clinical protocol with the addition of electrodes placed on the infant's foot, measuring changes in skin conductance.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Need for mechanical ventilation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other distracting painful conditions
* Facial malformation or neuromuscular disease, not allowing regular visual pain assessment
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Changes in skin conductance
Timeframe: From the time on one ventilator setting to another, on average about two weeks