Ultrasound may help predict breathing problems after surgery in seniors
NCT ID NCT05674812
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether lung ultrasound can predict if elderly patients (65+) will need breathing support again after their breathing tube is removed following surgery. Researchers followed 130 patients and checked ultrasound scores, diaphragm movement, and oxygen levels. The goal is to find better ways to decide when it's safe to remove the tube.
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 help doctors better predict which elderly patients will need breathing support after surgery, reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for associations, so it cannot prove that using ultrasound improves outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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TianJin First Central Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300192, China
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