New 3D scanner could reveal hidden lung danger in ventilator patients
NCT ID NCT07327268
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use a new 3D imaging device (3D-EIT) to see if it can detect a pattern called 'cyclic on-off switching' of blood flow in the lungs of 40 adults with moderate to severe ARDS who are on mechanical ventilation. The goal is to validate whether this non-invasive, bedside tool can spot a potential cause of ventilator-induced lung injury. The study is not yet recruiting and is purely observational, aiming to improve understanding rather than test a treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better monitoring of lung injury in ventilated ARDS patients, potentially improving ventilator settings and reducing harm.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 40 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not directly improve patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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