Smart patch listens for wheezing in kids with asthma

NCT ID NCT06734793

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a soft, wearable stethoscope that can continuously listen to a child's breathing and detect wheezing, a sign of an asthma attack. Researchers at Emory University will enroll 25 children hospitalized for asthma to wear the device for up to 8 hours. The goal is to see if the device can reliably spot breathing problems early, helping doctors respond faster.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: wearable stethoscope device
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help doctors detect asthma attacks earlier in children, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving care.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 25 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The device's accuracy is still being tested and may not be reliable enough for widespread use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute asthma asthma childhood onset asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASTHMA ATTACK ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arthur M. Blank Hospital | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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