AI-Assisted Chest X-Ray for Misplaced Endotracheal and Nasogastric Tubes and Pneumothorax in Emergency and Critical Care Settings
Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Feb 18, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a new computer program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors quickly and accurately read chest X-rays. The focus is on identifying problems such as misplaced breathing tubes (endotracheal and nasogastric tubes) and a condition called pneumothorax, where air leaks into the space around the lungs. The goal is to see if this AI system can improve patient care in emergency and critical care settings by making it easier for healthcare providers to spot these issues, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and lower healthcare costs.
To be eligible for this study, participants must be adults who need a chest X-ray due to either having a breathing tube inserted or being on a ventilator, which could put them at risk for pneumothorax. Patients in isolation wards or those in infant intensive care units will not be included. If a participating unit agrees to join the study, healthcare providers there will have access to the AI tool to help interpret the X-rays, while other units will continue with their usual procedures. The trial is expected to start collecting data in January 2025 and will run until December 2027, aiming to see how well the AI system performs in real-world situations.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria for units:
- • Emergency critical care or intensive care units.
- • The units included the patients requiring chest X-rays due to endotracheal intubation, nasogastric tube insertion, or ventilator use with a risk of pneumothorax.
- Exclusion Criteria for units:
- • The unit supervisor doesn't agree to participate in the trial.
- • The unit is unable to implement the AI-assisted system (e.g., no data connection or system support).
- Inclusion Criteria for Patients:
- • ● Patients who are adults and require chest X-ray due to one of the following conditions: endotracheal intubation, nasogastric intubation, or the use of a ventilator with the potential to cause pneumothorax.
- • Exclusion Criteria for Patients: Patients in isolation wards or pediatric
- • Patients in isolation wards.
- • Patients in Infant Intensive Care Unit
About National Taiwan University Hospital
National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) is a leading medical institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a pioneer in medical education and patient care in Taiwan, NTUH integrates cutting-edge technology with comprehensive clinical expertise to facilitate groundbreaking studies across various medical fields. The hospital’s dedicated research team collaborates with local and international partners to enhance the understanding of diseases and improve treatment outcomes. By prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards, NTUH strives to contribute to the global medical community and foster advancements in healthcare practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Taipei, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported