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Detection of Infant GastrointEstinal Activity Using Sound Technology

10 participantsStarted 2026-09-01

Plain-language summary

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of continuous bowel sound monitoring in healthy term newborn infants using a novel wireless acoustic monitoring system. Participants will undergo a single 4-hour recording during routine postnatal care while bowel sounds are continuously recorded using wearable abdominal sensors. Feasibility will be assessed by participant recruitment and study completion, as well as the acquisition of high-quality, analyzable acoustic data. Bowel sounds will be characterized by assessing the temporal and spectral features of bowel sounds during the early neonatal period and exploring their relationship with routine caregiving activities and feeding.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Minute – 30 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 37 weeks Gestational Age (GA) Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital anomalies * Gastrointestinal abnormalities or disorders * Low birth weight (\< 2500 g) * Maternal magnesium sulfate exposure prior to delivery\* * Fragile skin or skin conditions precluding sensor placement

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Feasibility of wireless acoustic monitoring of bowel sounds.

Timeframe: 1 year

Characteristics of bowel sounds

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07743216

SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-09-01

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