Ultrasound could prevent deadly lung complications in preeclampsia
NCT ID NCT07261956
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether lung ultrasound can detect fluid overload in women with severe preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to life-threatening pulmonary edema. Researchers will scan the lungs of 202 pregnant women at three key times: upon admission, right after delivery, and 7-10 days later. If the ultrasound proves reliable, it could give doctors a quick, non-invasive way to intervene earlier and reduce maternal breathing complications.
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
- What this could lead to
- If successful, lung ultrasound could become a standard, non-invasive tool to catch dangerous fluid buildup early in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia, potentially preventing respiratory emergencies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound's accuracy compared to standard clinical checks is still unproven, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saint Thomas Hospital
RECRUITINGPanama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
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