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New lung imaging could help tiny preemies breathe easier

NCT ID NCT06609135

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lawrence Rhein Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive imaging method called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can predict when very preterm infants (born at 25-29 weeks) are ready to stop breathing support. Researchers placed EIT belts on 20 infants in the NICU to measure lung function. The goal was to see if EIT readings at 31 weeks could predict successful weaning from ventilation by 32-33 weeks. If it works, EIT might help create better, more personalized breathing support guidelines for these fragile babies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better guidelines for when to wean preterm infants off breathing support, potentially reducing lung damage.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (20 infants) that only looks for associations. It does not test a treatment, so it may not change practice on its own.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 days and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants admitted to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) * Born between 25+0- and 29+6-weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with major congenital anomalies * Infants with severe hemodynamic instability

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bronchopulmonary dysplasia Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Chronic lung disease of prematurity Premature lungs

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMASS Memorial Medical Center

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States

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