Lung imaging could supercharge Post-Surgery breathing exercises
NCT ID NCT07681232
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether showing patients real-time images of their lungs during breathing exercises helps air reach collapsed areas more effectively. Adults who have had major chest or upper-abdominal surgery and have lung collapse (atelectasis) will perform breathing exercises with or without visual feedback from a device called electrical impedance tomography. The study aims to see if this feedback improves ventilation distribution in the lungs.
What this could mean
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Active substance
EIT-guided visual feedback during incentive spirometry
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could help patients recover lung function more quickly after surgery by improving how air reaches collapsed areas.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The technique requires specialized equipment and training.
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Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China
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