Could a simple ultrasound replace X-Rays for pneumonia diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT04210102
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares lung ultrasound (LUS) with chest X-ray for diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia in emergency room patients. Researchers will enroll 47 adults with suspected pneumonia to see if LUS is as accurate as X-ray. If LUS proves reliable, it could offer a faster, radiation-free way to diagnose pneumonia and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lung ultrasound (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that lung ultrasound is as good as or better than chest X-ray for diagnosing pneumonia, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and radiation exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 47 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Ultrasound accuracy can also depend heavily on the operator's skill.
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CHPG
Monaco, Monaco