Evaluation of the Health Effects of the Air Purifier in Preterm Infants After Discharge

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Participant's baby was born prematurely and had underdeveloped lungs at birth. Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation after birth, which increases the risk of lung injury and may lead to varying degrees of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Investigators believe that introducing an air purifier into your home environment after Participant's baby is discharged could help improve their lung development. This study aims to non-invasively measure baby's transcutaneous carbon dioxide (PtcCO₂) levels and blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) at home, both with and without the use of an air purifier. In addition, investigators will collect data from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital medical records regarding the number of visits, respiratory status, height, weight, head circumference, and developmental progress. Health questionnaires will also be administered to assess changes in health outcomes and provide recommendations on improving indoor air quality in Participant's home.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 6
Healthy Volunteers: t
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Locations
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Taiwan
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING
Kaohsiung City
Contact Information
Primary
Hsiu-LIn Chen
ch840062@cc.kmu.edu.tw
+886 0975355876
Backup
Pei-shih Chen
pschen@gap.kmu.edu.tw
+886 0921813676
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-05-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06
Participants
Target number of participants: 180
Treatments
Experimental: Comparison of Air Purifier Intervention and Frequency of Medical Visits
Study Arm: Experimental (Air Purifier On) vs. No Intervention (Air Purifier Off)
Sponsors
Leads: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

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