The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) awarded a $295,897 Project Grant (CFDA 93.865) to Neocare Innovations, Inc. to develop and test PEDI-SYNC, a novel clinical decision support tool for improving oral feeding outcomes in preterm infants. PEDI-SYNC consists of a portable device that measures an infant's physiological data and feeding performance, along with a software application and mobile app to generate an oral feeding adaptability score. This quantitative measure helps clinicians assess and progress an infant's ability to coordinate swallowing and breathing during feeding. The Phase 1 project will fund prototype development, data aggregation, proof of product, and feasibility testing on 30 preterm infants. Successful completion of this phase is intended to support a subsequent Phase 2 program focused on prototype testing and FDA assessments. The goal of PEDI-SYNC is to improve healthcare for preterm infants by introducing novel technology that informs clinical decisions, enhances patient care outcomes, and reduces the substantial costs associated with prolonged neonatal intensive care unit stays.
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