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Comparison of Computertomography Scan, Electrical Impedance Tomography, and Ultrasound of the Lung in Infants

Austria10 participantsStarted 2021-07-19

Plain-language summary

The study focuses on regional lung examination, in particular on the differentiation between collapsed and hyperinflated lung areas. The purpose of the study is to elaborate common and discriminative elements between different lung imaging modalities in infants and to generate hypotheses for the bedside use of EIT and LUS in infants.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients hospitalized at the Department of Pediatrics of the Medical University of Vienna who will get a CT scan of the thorax. * Patients aged up to 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiovascular, respiratory and/or neurological conditions. * Sternotomy during the previous 15 days. * Thoracic skin lesions or wounds (including burns) on the thorax, where the EIT-electrode-belt would be placed.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Comparison between CT and EIT

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Comparison between CT and LUS

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04989439

SponsorMedical University of Vienna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2028-07-31

Contact for this trial

Tobias Werther, MD, PhD

+4314040032320 tobias.werther@meduniwien.ac.at

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