New imaging technique reveals lung changes after breathing tube removal
NCT ID NCT05077605
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study used a non-invasive imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography to measure how lung function changes after removing a breathing tube (extubation) in 34 adults undergoing scheduled surgery. The goal was to better understand the risky extubation period and improve patient care. Researchers measured lung capacity before and at several time points after extubation.
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 anesthesiologists better understand and manage the risky extubation phase, potentially reducing complications like low oxygen or pneumonia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (34 patients) that only measures lung function changes—it does not test a treatment or directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées de Sainte Anne
Toulon, Var, 83100, France