Ultrasound by novices may replace X-Ray for pneumothorax detection
NCT ID NCT06022081
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study compares lung ultrasound performed by medical trainees to standard chest X-rays for detecting pneumothorax (collapsed lung) after chest tube removal in heart surgery and trauma patients. Researchers will enroll 60 adults to see if the ultrasound method is accurate and practical. If it works, it could offer a safer, faster, and less painful way to diagnose this serious condition.
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Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
lung ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that lung ultrasound performed by trainees is a reliable, safer, and less painful alternative to chest X-rays for detecting pneumothorax after chest tube removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (60 participants) focused on feasibility, not yet proving accuracy. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and novice operators may miss signs.
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