Testing balloon size for lung pressure measurement in children
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how much air to put in a small balloon in the esophagus (feeding tube-like device) to measure lung pressure more accurately. It is for children on a breathing machine whose settings are stable for the next 2 hours.
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Who can take part
- Age 1 month to 18 years old
- On a breathing machine (ventilator) with stable settings for at least 2 hours
- Parent or guardian has signed a consent form
- Doctor recommends placing a small tube in the esophagus (throat) to measure pressure
- Not currently in another research study (within the last 30 days)
- Not been in this study before for a previous breathing problem
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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