New ultrasound method may better predict when COPD patients can breathe on their own
NCT ID NCT07590362
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 100 COPD patients on breathing machines to see if a new ultrasound-based method (D-RSBI) is better than the standard method (RSBI) at predicting when they can safely breathe on their own. Researchers will measure both methods during a breathing trial and check if patients stay off the machine for 72 hours. The goal is to improve weaning success and reduce failed extubations.
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 help doctors more accurately decide when to remove breathing tubes in COPD patients, reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (100 people) that only measures prediction accuracy, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sohag University Hospital
RECRUITINGSohag, Sohag Governorate, 82524, Egypt
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