Ultrasound could give doctors a new window into lung health

NCT ID NCT05415605

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

Summary

This study measured lung strain using ultrasound in 30 healthy adults, both while breathing normally and while on a breathing machine. The goal was to establish normal values and see how lung strain changes with different breathing volumes. This could lead to a new bedside tool to assess lung function in critically ill patients.

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 new ultrasound method to assess lung function at the bedside, helping doctors better manage breathing problems in critically ill patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study in healthy people, not patients. The technique may not work as well in real-world sick patients or may not improve outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes, Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, France