Jaundice, Neonatal, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Complication, Phototherapy Complication
Conditions
Brief summary
Bilisensors are devices designed to measure the cumulative dose of phototherapy administered to neonates undergoing treatment for hyperbilirubinemia. The current standard of care typically involves intermittent spot measurements once a day using a handheld dosimeter that may give variable estimations. In contrast, bilisensors may enable continuous, real-time monitoring of light exposure, helping to know the total phototherapy dose received by the infant.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Participants must be admitted to the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) * Under phototherapy as clinically indicated * Diagnosis of indirect hyperbilirubinemia * Weight of \>1000g at time of enrollment
Exclusion criteria
* Any abnormal skin conditions (example: extreme dryness, desquamation, congenital skin disorders, etc.) * Diagnosis of direct hyperbilirubinemia * Weight of \<1000g at time of enrollment * Any baby or family deemed ineligible (ex. too much stress, too unstable) by the clinical care team
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light Intensity | 3 Hours | Comparison of intensity (µW/cm\^2) data between the investigational device and gold-standard Light meter at 3 time points: start, 1.5 h and end. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Dose | 3 Hours | To determine the cumulative phototherapy dose (µ J/cm\^2) measured with the investigational device during the study period. |
| Data Transmission & Gaps | 2 Months | Evaluation of data transmission and possible gaps from the investigational device. |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
RI-MUHC