Prediction of COPD Severity Using Electrical Impedance Tomography

Launched by CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL · Apr 5, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at a new way to evaluate the severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) using a technique called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT). The goal is to see if EIT can help predict the damage to the lungs that is usually assessed with a CT scan, without the need for invasive procedures. This could make it easier and more convenient for doctors to monitor the health of patients with COPD over time.

To participate in this study, you need to be over 20 years old and show symptoms of COPD, even if you haven't had a formal diagnosis yet. You should also be able to communicate with the doctors and agree to take part in the study by signing a consent form. If you decide to join, you will undergo an EIT examination, which is a simple and non-invasive test. It's important to note that if you have had a CT scan recently, it should be within 180 days of your lung function test for your information to be included in the study. This research could lead to better ways to understand and manage COPD in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Clinical physicians suspect a patient may have COPD based on symptoms and physical examination, but a definitive diagnosis has not been confirmed through PFTs.
• • Age \> 20 years, and be able to communicate with doctors.
• • Willing to sign informed consent for the course of the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient refusal of EIT examination.
• • The CT scan information is incomplete, and the interval between the pulmonary function test and the CT scan is more than 180 days.