New imaging tool could help preterm babies breathe easier
NCT ID NCT06705257
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new device called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) can help doctors find the best pressure settings for breathing support in preterm babies born before 32 weeks. The goal is to prevent lung collapse and reduce lung injury. Thirty babies will be monitored with EIT while their breathing support pressure is adjusted. The study is small and early-stage, focusing on whether EIT is practical and useful in this setting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that EIT is a useful tool to guide breathing support in preterm infants, potentially reducing lung injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 30 babies, so results may not apply widely. EIT is still experimental for this use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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South Tees NHS Trust
RECRUITINGMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom
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