New imaging technique may help doctors breathe life into injured lungs
NCT ID NCT07402174
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a special imaging tool called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) can help doctors safely open up collapsed lungs in children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Eight children on breathing machines will undergo a step-by-step lung opening procedure guided by EIT. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more even air distribution and less damage to the lungs.
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Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Milan, Italy, 20100, Italy
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Fondazione Irccs Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Milan, 20122, Italy
What this could mean
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Active substance
Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT)-guided staircase recruitment maneuver
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that EIT guidance makes lung recruitment safer and more effective for children with ARDS, potentially leading to better breathing support strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (only 8 children) with no control group. It is designed to gather data, not to prove a treatment works. Results may not apply to all children with ARDS.
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