Ultrasound vs. stethoscope: new trial aims to clear fluid from lungs faster

NCT ID NCT06465498

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

Summary

This study tests whether using lung ultrasound to guide fluid removal in adults hospitalized for acute heart failure leads to better outcomes than standard physical exams. Researchers will compare how long patients stay alive and out of the hospital over 40 days, as well as symptoms and quality of life. About 222 participants will be enrolled.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fribourg University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Fribourg, Switzerland

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  • Geneva University Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1205, Switzerland

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  • Inselspital, Universitätspital

    RECRUITING

    Bern, Switzerland, Switzerland

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  • Ospedale Civico, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale

    TERMINATED

    Lugano, Switzerland

  • Trois-Chêne Hospital, Geneva Univesity Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1204, Switzerland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••