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Vision Baby : The Measurement of Vital Signs in Neonates by Lifelight® Software in Comparison to the Standard of Care

This study is looking at a new piece of computer software, called Lifelight®, that could measure a baby's vital signs (like heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels) just by watching them with a video camera. We want to see if this video method works as well as the standard equipment currently used in hospitals, which involves wires and sensors. We'll be collecting video footage of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) while their vital signs are also being measured by the usual hospital monitors. The aim is to make monitoring babies less intrusive and more comfortable in the future. The study involves 256 babies and their parents or guardians will be asked to fill out questionnaires.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Xim Limited

Enrolment target

256

Start

01 Mar 2025

Estimated completion

01 Jul 2027

Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Vital Sign Monitoring

What is this study about?

This study, called 'Vision Baby', is testing a new way to keep an eye on babies' health. Usually, when a baby is in hospital, nurses use special equipment with wires and sticky pads to check their vital signs – things like their heart rate, how fast they're breathing, their oxygen levels, blood pressure, and temperature. This new method uses special computer software, called Lifelight®, to measure these same vital signs just by looking at a video of the baby's face and chest.

The main goal is to see if this video-based monitoring is as accurate and reliable as the equipment currently used. If it is, it could mean that in the future, babies might not need as many wires and sensors on them, making their stay in hospital more comfortable and less stressful for them and their parents. This type of technology could also help nurses check on babies without disturbing them too much.

We are looking to enrol 256 babies in the study who are currently being cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During their time in the study, we will compare the readings from the video camera with the readings from the standard hospital equipment. This will help us understand how well the new technology works.

Key takeaways

This study tests a new way to measure a baby's vital signs using video.
It aims to make hospital monitoring less intrusive for babies.
Babies in the NICU are eligible to participate.
Participation involves short video recordings alongside standard care.
There are no direct risks or benefits to your baby from taking part.
You can withdraw your baby at any time without affecting their care.

Who may be eligible?

This study is designed for very young babies.

Your baby might be able to take part if they are currently being cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), even if they later move to another ward in the hospital.

However, your baby won't be able to join the study if they are receiving palliative care, which is comfort care for serious illnesses.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Is your baby currently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?
Is your baby between birth and 12 months old?
Is your baby receiving standard medical care, not palliative care?
Are you, as a parent or guardian, willing to consider having your baby take part?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If your baby takes part in this study, here's what would happen:

For a short period, we will record a video of your baby's face and part of their chest. This will happen about four times every hour (every 15 minutes) using a tablet placed above their cot. Each recording will last up to 120 seconds (2 minutes). We might try up to three times to get a good recording.

During these recordings, your baby will also continue to be monitored by the usual hospital equipment (wires and sticky pads) to measure their heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and temperature. This is so we can compare the new video method with the standard hospital care. The video app won't show any readings to you or the hospital staff at the time. Afterwards, the video will be analysed to help improve the software.

As a parent or guardian, you might also be asked to fill out a questionnaire after these measurements are taken, to share your experience and thoughts.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no direct benefits to your baby from taking part in this study, as the main goal is to improve future care for other babies. The main benefit is that your family would be contributing to developing new, potentially less intrusive, ways of monitoring babies in the future. There are minimal risks involved; the video recording is not invasive, and your baby will continue to receive their standard hospital care. Your baby's standard vital signs monitoring will not be affected by the study. You are completely free to withdraw your baby from the study at any time without giving a reason, and this will not affect their care.

Locations (1)

Royal London Hospital
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London, United Kingdom· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'vital sign'?

Vital signs are basic measurements of your body's essential functions, like heart rate (how fast your heart beats), breathing rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and temperature. They tell doctors and nurses how well a baby is doing.

What is the Lifelight® software?

Lifelight® is a new computer program that aims to measure a baby's vital signs using only a video camera, without needing wires or sensors touching the baby's skin.

Will the video recordings be watched by anyone?

The video recordings are uploaded securely and used to train and test the Lifelight® software. They are only viewed by approved researchers for the purpose of the study to develop the technology and are not used for anything else.

Will my baby's care change if they join the study?

No, your baby will continue to receive their usual, high-quality care from the hospital staff. The study measurements happen alongside their normal monitoring and won't change how they are looked after.

Can I see the results of my baby's vital signs from the video?

The app used for the video recording will not show any measurements to you or the medical staff during the study. This is because the technology is still being developed and tested.

How to find out more

Laurence Pearce, MBA

laurence@xim.ai +447803950356 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.