Diaphragm testing in babies using ultrasound or a breathing-recording test
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to measure how well a baby’s diaphragm (main breathing muscle) works in babies and children who need breathing support. It may help doctors choose the best test to guide safe breathing changes, like when to remove the breathing tube or support.
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Who can take part
- You are 0 to 12 months old, and you were born at 37 weeks or later
- You are in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and need invasive breathing support
- Doctors say you meet the extubation readiness test (ERT) criteria
- During the test, you must not be breathing on your own
- You (or your guardian) can give written permission to join the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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