New device tracks Kids' lung health during anesthesia
NCT ID NCT04507581
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used a special belt (electrical impedance tomography) to monitor lung function in 30 children aged 1 to 6 years during anesthesia for MRI scans. The goal was to see how much lung collapse occurs and how quickly it resolves after the procedure. The findings could help make pediatric anesthesia safer by guiding better breathing support.
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 (a non-invasive lung monitoring device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help anesthesiologists better monitor and prevent lung collapse in children during procedures, improving safety standards.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 30 children, so results may not apply to all cases. It does not test a treatment or change in care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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