Thoracoabdominal Asynchrony and Respiratory Distress

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Respiratory Insufficiency

In brief

The investigators hypothesize that a simple 3-point tracking device that uses motion sensors attached to the abdomen and chest of a child will provide information regarding thoracoabdominal asynchrony (TAA), a major component of respiratory distress, and ultimately help guide a clinician to initiate, escalate, de-escalate, or stop respiratory support interventions. AIMS To determine if the TAA-monitoring device can be used to detect differences in respiratory synchrony in a manner that is clinically applicable. The investigators hope that the device will detect 1) major asynchrony events in a timely manner so as to prompt clinician intervention during future use; and 2) asynchrony events that may be less visible to the naked eye that may be precursors to more severe events.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04626154

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

20

Starts

2020-10-16

Expected to finish

2029-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-13

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• patients 28-days to 17-years of age
• who have respiratory distress and those who do not have respiratory distress

You may not qualify if…

• Hardware, clinical care, or dermal injury that would preclude the application of TAA device

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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