Tracking chest and abdominal motion to detect breathing mismatch in children

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

Investigators will use a non-invasive wearable device with motion-tracking sensors attached to the chest and abdomen to continuously record thoracoabdominal motion in children. The device will be applied to patients aged 28 days to 17 years with and without respiratory distress to compare synchrony patterns. The goal is to determine whether the device reliably detects major asynchrony events and subtler precursors that are not obvious to the naked eye. Data collection occurs at Massachusetts General Hospital and is intended to inform clinician decisions about escalating or de-escalating respiratory support.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. patients 28-days to 17-years of age
2. who have respiratory distress and those who do not have respiratory distress

Exclusion Criteria:

Hardware, clinical care, or dermal injury that would preclude the application of TAA device

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ryan Carroll, MD, MPH — Massachusetts General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ryan Carroll, MD, MPH
• Email: rcarroll4@mgh.harvard.edu
• Phone: 7733328178

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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.