Bubble test may speed up catheter checks in heart surgery
NCT ID NCT06243445
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a simple bubble test, seen with an ultrasound on the chest, can quickly tell doctors where the tip of a central line is placed during heart surgery. In 22 patients, doctors injected a saltwater solution and measured how fast bubbles appeared in the heart. The goal is to find a faster, less invasive way to confirm correct placement, potentially reducing complications.
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 lead to a faster, safer way to check catheter placement during surgery, reducing the need for more invasive methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 22 patients. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the technique may not work well in everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gabriella Arlotta
Roma, 00168, Italy
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