Healthy volunteers help doctors understand vein behavior during breathing

NCT ID NCT01644760

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 52 healthy adults to see how much the inferior vena cava (a large vein) collapses when they breathe. Researchers used ultrasound to measure the vein's diameter during inhaling and exhaling. The goal was to find a breathing-related measurement that best predicts a 50% collapse of the vein. This is a knowledge-gathering study, not a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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