New ultrasound technique could simplify heart monitoring in intensive care
NCT ID NCT07177391
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new way to measure cardiac output (how much blood the heart pumps) using ultrasound from under the ribs. It involves 50 adults in the ICU who already need an ultrasound. The goal is to see if this new method matches the standard one, potentially making heart monitoring easier and less invasive for critically ill patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrasound measurement technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simpler, less invasive way to measure heart function in critically ill patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The new method may not be as accurate as existing ones.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Rouen Hospital
RECRUITINGRouen, 76031, France