Ultrasound could replace tube down throat to check stomach
NCT ID NCT07292935
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a quick ultrasound of the stomach can accurately tell if it's full or empty before a medical procedure. About 1,390 adults scheduled for a gastroscopy will get an ultrasound first, then doctors will compare the results with the standard method of suctioning stomach contents. If ultrasound works well, it could offer a safer, less invasive way to prevent complications from a full stomach.
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 provide a non-invasive, quick way to check stomach contents before surgery or endoscopy, reducing aspiration risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound may not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Villars-sur-Glâne, Canton of Fribourg, 1752, Switzerland
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