3D Imaging of Neonatal Subjects
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Nose Deformities, Acquired
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
- Enrollment
- 18
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Deformation changes in nares of preterm infants that require ncpap
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Facial scans of newborns will be performed before and after implementation of respiratory support devices such as nasal CPAP. 3D scanned images will be processed by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited. Images will be analyzed for changes or distortion in nasal structure.
Detailed Description
Any newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns between 24-42 weeks CGA with parental informed consent are eligible. 3D scanned image will be obtained prior to implementation of nasal support devices and after nasal support devices. Fisher \& Paykel Healthcare Limited will analyze the 3D images and observations will be made for changes in nasal structure or distortion.
Investigators
Anup Katheria, M.D.
Director of Neonatal Research
Sharp HealthCare
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Infants between 24 and 42 weeks corrected gestational age (inclusive) born at Sharp Mary Birch NICU,
- •Signed informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
- •Nasally intubated infants
- •Infants with craniofacial abnormalities
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Deformation changes in nares of preterm infants that require ncpap
Time Frame: Up to 6 months
3D scans of infants face will be performed before implementation of NCPAP and a 3D scan will be performed after the NCPAP is discontinued and the images will be analyzed for changes in facial structures that might be due to NCPAP.