The Efficacy of a Novel, Non-contact EKG in the NICU

• Conditions: Electrocardiogram Electrode Site Reaction

• Registration Number: NCT04269044
• Lead Sponsor: Northwestern Medicine

Brief Summary

We will be comparing a novel, non-contact EKG waveform and heart rate to the standard of care, contact-based EKG waveform and heart rate in neonates, who have sensitive skin.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2020-02
• Study First Submitted: 2020-02-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-02-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-02-11
• Study First Posted: 2020-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 2020-02-13
• Study Start: 2020-03-15
• Primary Completion: 2020-12-31
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• Apgar at 5 min >/= 7
• Admitted to the NICU
• Indication for standard EKG monitoring

Exclusion Criteria

• Apgar < 7 at 5 min
• Not in the NICU
• Not being monitored with standard EKG monitors

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
difference in heart rate	1 hour	we will compare the two heart rate figures from both EKG sources

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital; 🇺🇸 Lake Forest, Illinois, United States