Could a simple chest strap replace invasive heart monitoring in the ICU?
NCT ID NCT07385963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a new, non-invasive method called EIT Pulse Wave to measure blood flow to the lungs and predict heart stroke volume in critically ill patients. Researchers will compare it to the standard Swan-Ganz catheter, which is invasive. The study involves 19 adults in the ICU who are already on a ventilator and have a Swan-Ganz catheter in place. Measurements will be taken every 30 minutes for up to 48 hours.
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 non-invasive way to monitor heart function in critically ill patients, reducing the need for invasive catheters.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The EIT method may not be accurate enough to replace standard monitoring.
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Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, China
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