Ultrasound may offer quicker way to check breathing tubes in ERs

NCT ID NCT07669259

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether bedside ultrasound can accurately confirm that a breathing tube is placed correctly in emergency patients. Researchers compared ultrasound results to the standard capnography method in 70 adults. The goal was to see if ultrasound could be a reliable, fast alternative for this critical step.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could make confirming breathing tube placement faster and more accessible in emergency rooms, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study (70 patients). Ultrasound may not be as reliable as the standard method in all cases, and results may not apply to all emergency settings.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT CAPNOGRAPHY ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE PLACEMENT ULTRASONOGRAPHIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Antalya, konyaaltı, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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