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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Locations

  • Health Science University İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Training Hospital

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    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

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