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New ultrasound technique may predict lung problems in preterm infants

NCT ID NCT06168149

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound technique called fetal lung elastography can predict respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm babies. Researchers measured lung stiffness in 80 unborn babies between 24-33 weeks of pregnancy and compared those who later developed RDS with those who did not. The goal was to see if this non-invasive test could help doctors identify high-risk babies before birth.

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 lead to a non-invasive ultrasound test that helps doctors predict which preterm babies are at risk for breathing problems, allowing for better preparation and care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not be conclusive or generalizable to all pregnancies, and the technique may not be accurate enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adult acute respiratory distress syndrome Obstetric Labor, Premature respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRETERM LABOR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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