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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fribourg University Hospital
RECRUITINGFribourg, Switzerland
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Geneva University Hospitals
RECRUITINGGeneva, Canton of Geneva, 1205, Switzerland
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Inselspital, Universitätspital
RECRUITINGBern, Switzerland, Switzerland
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Ospedale Civico, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale
TERMINATEDLugano, Switzerland
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Trois-Chêne Hospital, Geneva Univesity Hospitals
RECRUITINGGeneva, Canton of Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
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