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

Status

Terminated

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT04269044

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-13

Start date

2020-09-08

Completion date

2021-12-31

Last updated

2026-04-15

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Conditions

Electrocardiogram Electrode Site Reaction

Brief summary

This study aims to see how well a non-contact EKG compares to the EKG currently used in the special care nursery.

Detailed description

Current EKGs use sticky pads that attach to the skin, but these do not stick well to newborns under two days old and can cause skin irritation. Researchers are testing a new EKG system that works without stickers to see if it is accurate.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTnon-contact EKG

ultra-sensitive, non-contact EKG pad will be placed beneath the infant

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

0 Days to 30 Days

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
difference in heart rate	1 hour	we will compare the two heart rate figures from both EKG sources

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 16, 2026