New device spots lung collapse in newborns without X-Rays
NCT ID NCT04848727
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive device called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can detect collapsed lung (atelectasis) or air leaks (pneumothorax) in newborn infants. Researchers measured lung ventilation patterns in 20 babies in the NICU who already had these conditions confirmed by chest X-ray. The goal was to see if EIT could reliably identify the problem at the bedside, potentially reducing the need for repeated X-rays.
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device
What this could lead to
If successful, EIT could become a bedside tool to quickly spot lung problems in newborns without repeated X-rays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 20 infants, so results may not apply to all newborns. EIT is not yet proven to replace standard X-ray diagnosis.
Conditions
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