HumidITI Study

All very preterm babies admitted to the NICU are cared for in incubators with humidity. This method has been the accepted practice for several decades. However, doctors and nurses are unsure of how much humidity to use.

This study compares commonly used humidity settings in incubators for infants <25 weeks’ gestation. Results from the study will inform the approach used in our NICU and other NICUs.

If you have feedback, suggestions, or questions about the study, please write [email protected].

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Purpose & Aim

Patients: Inborn infant of <25 weeks’ gestation admitted to the NICU
Comparisons: Higher and lower humidity for different periods of time
Outcome: Composite safety score

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Trial Information

Target Enrollment: 900 infants
Sponsor: UTHealth Houston Institute for Clinical Research and Learning Healthcare and National Institute of Health (1R01HD122207)
Duration of Study: June 2024 – January 2030

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Study Principal Investigator

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Links

Protocol (external link)
ClinicalTrials.gov (external link)
Nursing Information Sheet (external link)
Parent Information Sheet: English (external link) | Spanish (external link)