New study peers inside lungs to predict breathing tube needs

NCT ID NCT04961437

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 55 adults with acute respiratory failure to understand how their breathing, diaphragm, and lung ventilation relate to the need for a breathing tube. Researchers used ultrasound and electrical imaging to measure diaphragm movement and lung function. The goal was to identify risk factors for intubation, not to test a new treatment.

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 better predict which patients with acute respiratory failure need a breathing tube, potentially improving care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that does not test a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients and need confirmation in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory failure Dyspnea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière", Intensive care unit

Paris, 75013, France

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