Dynamic Airway CT is Diagnostic for Tracheomalacia in Children

Launched by NYU LANGONE HEALTH · Sep 1, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new method called Dynamic Airway Computed Tomography (DA-CT) to see if it can effectively diagnose tracheomalacia in children. Tracheomalacia is a condition where the airway is softer than normal, which can cause breathing problems. Currently, the standard way to diagnose this condition is through a procedure called flexible bronchoscopy, which involves inserting a small camera into the airway. The trial aims to determine if DA-CT can provide accurate results without the need for this invasive procedure, while also looking at how good the images are and how much radiation exposure is involved.

Children aged 0 to 18 who have already had a flexible bronchoscopy may be eligible to participate in this study. However, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, unable to undergo a CT scan without sedation, or have a tracheostomy are not eligible. If your child participates, they will undergo the DA-CT scan, which is a noninvasive procedure that takes detailed pictures of the airway. The results of this pilot study will help researchers plan for a larger study in the future to better understand the potential of DA-CT for diagnosing tracheomalacia.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants 0-18 years old, with
• • Clinically indicated flexible bronchoscopy has been performed
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• • Unable to undergo CT scanning without sedation
• • Patients with tracheostomy