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New imaging technique could help ventilator settings for tiny babies

NCT ID NCT05612256

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive imaging method called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can help doctors choose the best breathing support pressure for newborn infants on ventilators. Researchers will monitor 86 babies and measure lung function using EIT and other tests. The goal is to see if EIT can guide ventilator settings to improve breathing and reduce lung damage.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors set ventilators more precisely for each baby, potentially reducing lung injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to changes in practice, and results may not apply to all newborns.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 86 people

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Started

Dec 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All newborn infants admitted to the University Children's Hospital Basel UKBB requiring mechanical ventilation are eligible for the study.

Ages

0 to 28 days

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * 22+0 to 41+6 weeks' gestational age * Requiring mechanical ventilation * Written informed parental consent Exclusion Criteria: * Major congenital malformations including lung and cardiac malformations * Infants on high frequency oscillatory ventilation * Lack of written informed parental consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

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Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Basel UKBB

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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