A painless, contact-free vibration sensor may detect hidden heart and lung problems
NCT ID NCT06661200
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new device that records chest vibrations from a distance can detect heart and lung diseases. Researchers will compare the vibration patterns of people with known cardiac or pulmonary conditions to those of healthy volunteers. If the technique works, it could lead to a quick, low-cost screening tool that requires no special training or patient cooperation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a non-invasive thoracic vibration recording device (Surface Camera Motion)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this painless, contact-free technique could enable faster, cheaper screening for common heart and lung conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study, so the vibration signatures for each disease are not yet defined. The technique may not prove accurate enough for real-world diagnosis.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, France
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