Ultrasound could predict hospital stay for kids with lung infections

NCT ID NCT06694285

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will observe 300 children and young adults (ages 0-20) with respiratory tract infections to see if chest ultrasound can predict their outcomes, such as need for hospitalization or ICU care. Researchers will use an ultrasound score and combine it with clinical data to see if it can forecast how long a patient stays in the hospital. The goal is to validate a simple, non-invasive tool to help doctors make faster decisions.

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 validated ultrasound score that helps doctors predict which children with respiratory infections need hospitalization or intensive care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not produce a definitive score, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory tract infectious disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS UOSD Pronto Soccorso Pediatrico

Rome, Lazio, 00168, Italy

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