Comparing lung imaging techniques in infants
Comparison of Computertomography Scan, Electrical Impedance Tomography, and Ultrasound of the Lung in Infants - a Prospective Explorative Observational Study
This study is testing different lung imaging methods in infants to see which one best helps doctors understand lung problems like collapse or over-inflation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 12 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT04989439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants up to 12 months old who are hospitalized and scheduled for a CT scan of the thorax.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological conditions, or those with recent sternotomy or thoracic skin lesions, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve lung imaging techniques in infants, leading to better diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While EIT has shown promise in adult patients, this study represents a novel approach as there are no prior investigations comparing EIT with CT scans specifically in newborns and infants.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Vienna
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.