Prepare for an initial discussion.
Review the study design and protocol requirements, then gather the information below. This checklist supports an initial discussion; formal centre requirements must be confirmed with the research team.
Your ICU and patient population
Prepare an overview of the hospital and ICU, the relevant patient population, and a proposed research contact.
EIT equipment and experience
Describe available EIT equipment, staff experience and any anticipated training needs.
Your research team
Consider staff availability for screening, protocol delivery, data recording and follow-up.
Confirm the next steps
Discuss formal centre requirements, training, local ethics procedures and study initiation with the research team.
CONTACT
Connect with the research team.
For centre participation, study coordination and research enquiries, email the team using either address below.
Tell us your name, institution, country and the topic you would like to discuss.
These links open your email application. Please do not include identifiable patient information.
- Principal investigator
- Prof. Ling Liu
- Protocol identifier
- NCT06990477
- Information source
- Study-team contact details and investigator manual, 10 June 2026