Can ultrasound guide safer Breathing-Tube removal?

NCT ID NCT07751237

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether sharing diaphragm ultrasound results with doctors helps them decide when to remove breathing tubes in ICU patients who have failed their first attempt. Participants are randomly assigned to have their ultrasound results shared or kept hidden from the care team. The goal is to see if this extra information leads to more days without a ventilator and fewer failed extubations.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Diaphragmatic ultrasound
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could reduce time on mechanical ventilation and improve weaning success in ICU patients, potentially leading to better outcomes and shorter hospital stays.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and the technique's predictive value is not yet established. Ultrasound measurements can be operator-dependent, and results may not generalize to all ICU settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness diaphragm disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIAPHRAGM DYSFUNCTION ICU ILL PATIENTS WEANING MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital de Clínica de Porto Alegre
RECRUITING

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil

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