Ultrasound may make checking breathing tubes safer for kids
NCT ID NCT02822846
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether lung ultrasound can accurately confirm that a breathing tube is in the right place in children. 79 intubated children received both an ultrasound and a chest X-ray. The goal was to see if ultrasound could replace X-ray, avoiding radiation exposure. Results will show how well ultrasound detects correct tube position.
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, this could offer a faster, radiation-free way to check breathing tube placement in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 79 children. Ultrasound may not be as reliable as X-ray in all cases, and results may not apply to adults.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Intensive Care Unit of Necker Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
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