Can a simple ultrasound replace X-Rays for childhood pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07331311

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Nagasaki University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether lung ultrasound (LUS) can accurately diagnose pneumonia in children in low-resource settings, where chest X-rays are often unavailable. Researchers compared LUS results to a 'gold standard' diagnosis based on clinical exams, imaging, and lab tests. The goal is to see if LUS can be a practical, reliable alternative to help avoid missed diagnoses.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: lung ultrasound (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to: If successful, lung ultrasound could become a reliable, low-cost tool for diagnosing childhood pneumonia in areas without easy access to chest X-rays.
What could go wrong: This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. Lung ultrasound may miss some pneumonia cases, and results may not apply to all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDHOOD PNEUMONIA PNEUMONIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Siddhi Memorial Hospital

Bhaktapur, Bagmati, Nepal

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