Monitoring Thoracoabdominal Asynchrony in Children with Respiratory Distress

This study is looking at a new way to monitor breathing in children aged 28 days to 17 years who have respiratory distress, and also in children who do not. Researchers are testing a simple 3-point tracking device with motion sensors placed on the chest and abdomen. The goal is to see if this device can accurately detect thoracoabdominal asynchrony (TAA), which is when the chest and belly don't move together while breathing and is a sign of breathing difficulty. The hope is that this device will help doctors know when to adjust breathing support for children. The study is currently unclear about its recruitment status and plans to enroll 20 participants.

Study design
This is an interventional study that plans to enroll 20 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
What's involved
You would have a device applied to your chest and abdomen to monitor your breathing. The monitoring will occur over a period of 30 minutes to 7200 minutes.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your thoracoabdominal asynchrony will be measured over 30 minutes to 7200 minutes.

AI-generated from the public study record. Only the study team can confirm whether you're eligible — confirm details with them before making decisions.

NCT04626154

Thoracoabdominal Asynchrony and Respiratory Distress

Recruiting
NAAges 28–17InterventionalDevice feasibility
Massachusetts General Hospital
~20 participants
Updated 2026-07-13 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Objectively monitoring thoracoabdominal asynchrony

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Objectively determine thoracoabdominal asynchrony
Measured over Over 30 - 7200 minutes
Respiratory Insufficiency

NCT04626154

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusettsstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

  • Ryan Carroll, MD, MPH · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Massachusetts General Hospital

Opens a ready-to-send draft in your own email app — review before sending.

  • Objectively determine thoracoabdominal asynchronyOver 30 - 7200 minutes

    The investigators aim to objectively measure the frequency of asynchrony over time (minutes).