Ultrasound of breathing muscle may predict ventilator weaning success
NCT ID NCT07332403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether ultrasound measurements of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, can help predict if ICU patients on ventilators will successfully breathe on their own. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness and movement in 60 patients before removing the breathing tube. The goal was to see if these measurements could tell doctors which patients would succeed and which might need more support.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple bedside test to help doctors decide when to safely remove a breathing tube.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study. The results may not apply to all ICU patients, and ultrasound measurements can vary between users.
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)