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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Caen University Hospital

    Caen, France

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