New imaging technique could help ventilator settings for tiny babies

NCT ID NCT05612256

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

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

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 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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Conditions

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Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

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POSITIVE END-EXPIRATORY PRESSURE (PEEP)

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Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Basel UKBB
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Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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