Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 20 and up

Using electrical impedance tomography to predict COPD severity

Official title: Prediction of COPD Chest CT Severity Using Electrical Impedance Tomography by Machine Learning Methods

Run by Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT06359145 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if a new non-invasive method using electrical signals can help predict how severe COPD is in patients compared to standard lung tests.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06359145 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals over 20 years old who exhibit symptoms of COPD but have not yet received a definitive diagnosis through pulmonary function tests.

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse the EIT examination or have incomplete CT scan information may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to predict the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by utilizing electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to assess lung structure. It involves collecting pulmonary function data, CT visual scores, and EIT data, and applying deep machine learning algorithms to evaluate the predictive capabilities of EIT compared to traditional pulmonary function tests. The goal is to establish a non-invasive method for monitoring the progression of COPD.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and non-invasive method for evaluating and monitoring COPD severity.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of EIT in assessing lung conditions is emerging, this specific application for predicting COPD severity is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical physicians suspect a patient may have COPD based on symptoms and physical examination, but a definitive diagnosis has not been confirmed through PFTs.
* Age \> 20 years, and be able to communicate with doctors.
* Willing to sign informed consent for the course of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient refusal of EIT examination.
* The CT scan information is incomplete, and the interval between the pulmonary function test and the CT scan is more than 180 days.

Where it's running

  • Pla
    Beijing, Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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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.
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