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Humidity in Incubators for Tiny Infants
NCT06399861 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The objective of the study is to assess 2 different initial incubator humidification protocols for infants \<25 weeks' gestation admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hypothesis is that a higher starting humidity decreases dehydration and results in no difference in survival or morbidity. Higher (90%) and lower (70%) starting humidity will be compared.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Incubator ambient relative humidity (RH) of 70%
- DEVICE Incubator ambient relative humidity (RH) of 90%
Study Locations (6)
Texas
- Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital — Houston
- The Woman's Hospital of Texas — Houston
- St. Luke's Baptist Hospital — San Antonio
- North Central Baptist Hospital — San Antonio
Ohio
- Nationwide Children's Hospital - Grant Medical Center — Columbus
- Nationwide Children's Hospital - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06399861
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06399861 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 350 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Extremely Premature Infant appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Incubator ambient relative humidity (RH) of 70% is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06399861 reports 6 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Texas, Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06399861 about?
NCT06399861 is a clinical study titled "Humidity in Incubators for Tiny Infants". The objective of the study is to assess 2 different initial incubator humidification protocols for infants \<25 weeks' gestation admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hypothesis is that a higher starting humidity decreases dehydration and results in no difference in survival or mo...
What is the current status of trial NCT06399861?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 350 participants. The study started on 2024-06-25. Estimated completion is 2027-07-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06399861 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Extremely Premature Infant. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06399861?
The interventions under investigation include: Incubator ambient relative humidity (RH) of 70% (DEVICE), Incubator ambient relative humidity (RH) of 90% (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06399861?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06399861 being conducted?
This trial has 6 study locations across Ohio, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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