NCT07236996

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 180 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Premature - Weight 1000g-2499g or Gestation of 28-37weeks
• Premature Birth

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	air purifier	air purifier with mechanism of PCO plus three in one filters (Pre-filter/High-Efficiency Activated Carbon/High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) )

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-05-21
• Primary completion: 2026-06-01
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2025-11-19
• Last updated: 2025-11-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan