Ultrasound breakthrough could prevent breathing tube removal failures

NCT ID NCT03657524

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests whether a new ultrasound technique, called speckle tracking, can better predict when patients in the intensive care unit will struggle after having their breathing tube removed. Researchers will perform heart and lung ultrasounds on 110 adults during a weaning trial to see if this method is more accurate than current tools. The goal is to help doctors make safer decisions about removing breathing tubes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, 13015, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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