NIRO Study
It’s difficult to check how younger children’s lungs work. Most lung tests require children to follow special breathing instructions, which younger children can’t do.
Our study uses a new, simple way to test young children’s lungs. The child breathes normally while wearing a soft mask for a few seconds. This makes it much easier to check lung health from when babies are in the hospital until they’re three years old.
Purpose & Aim
Population of the study: Children up to 3 years of age admitted at Children’s Memorial Hermann hospital or being followed up in the Pediatric High-Risk clinic or other UTHealth Pediatric Clinic
Measurements: Non-invasive oscillometry to assess lung reactance, resistance, impedance, and other respiratory parameters
Outcome: Compare lung function between term and preterm infants, track disease progression, and evaluate treatment responses
Study Information
Recruitment Target: 300 infants
Sponsor: Graham Family Scholar and Department of Pediatrics UTHealth Pilot grant
Duration of Study: Open-ended
Study Principal Investigators
Professor
Division Director Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy, Immunology and Sleep Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
6431 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030
(p): 713-500-5550
[email protected]
Maria del Mar Romero Lopez, MD, MS, PhD
Assistant Professor
Institute for Clinical Research and Learning Health Care
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
6431 Fannin, MSB 2.104
Houston, TX 77030
(p): 713-500-7283
[email protected]