Comparing lung imaging techniques in infants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the effectiveness of different lung imaging methods, specifically computed tomography (CT), electrical impedance tomography (EIT), and ultrasound, in infants. It aims to differentiate between collapsed and hyperinflated lung areas and to identify common elements among these imaging modalities. The research will involve infants hospitalized at the Medical University of Vienna who are scheduled for a CT scan, allowing for a direct comparison of these techniques. The study seeks to generate hypotheses for the bedside application of EIT and lung ultrasound in clinical settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients hospitalized at the Department of Pediatrics of the Medical University of Vienna who will get a CT scan of the thorax.
* Patients aged up to 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unstable cardiovascular, respiratory and/or neurological conditions.
* Sternotomy during the previous 15 days.
* Thoracic skin lesions or wounds (including burns) on the thorax, where the EIT-electrode-belt would be placed.

Where it's running

• Medical University of Vienna
  Vienna, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tobias Werther, MD, PhD — Medical University of Vienna
• Study coordinator: Tobias Werther, MD, PhD
• Email: tobias.werther@meduniwien.ac.at
• Phone: +4314040032320

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.