Heart scan may predict who can breathe on their own
NCT ID NCT07073976
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple heart ultrasound can help doctors know when it's safe to remove a breathing tube from ICU patients. Researchers will measure right heart function in 60 adults just before planned tube removal, then check if they need breathing support again within 24 hours. The goal is to find a better way to predict weaning success and avoid failed extubation.
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 give doctors a simple, non-invasive tool to better decide when to safely remove breathing tubes in ICU patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all ICU patients, and the heart measurements might not reliably predict outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Science University İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Training Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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