New bedside scanner could detect lung problems in premature babies without X-Rays
NCT ID NCT04848727
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a device called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can detect collapsed lung (atelectasis) or air leaks (pneumothorax) in newborn babies. Researchers placed the EIT system at the bedside of 20 infants in the NICU and compared its readings to chest X-rays. The goal was to see if EIT could reliably identify these lung problems without radiation.
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 a safer, radiation-free way to monitor lung problems in newborns at the bedside.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 20 infants. It only tests if EIT can detect known problems, not whether it improves outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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