Tiny sensor taped to chest could replace breathing tube after surgery
NCT ID NCT06609616
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether a small motion sensor taped to the chest can accurately measure how much air a person breathes in. Thirty healthy adults took 18 different breaths through an incentive spirometer while the sensor recorded chest movement. The goal was to see if the sensor data could be used to create a software program that estimates breath volume without a mouthpiece.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor breathing after surgery, potentially helping prevent lung complications.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 30 healthy adults. It does not test whether the sensor actually prevents complications, and results may not apply to real post-surgery patients.
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