Paramedics test handheld ultrasound to spot heart failure in the field

NCT ID NCT07549334

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether paramedics can use a lung ultrasound to improve diagnosis of heart failure in patients with breathing trouble. About 1,000 adults with shortness of breath will receive the ultrasound during emergency care. Researchers will compare the paramedic's diagnosis with the hospital's final diagnosis to see if ultrasound helps get it right.

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 show that paramedics can use ultrasound to more accurately diagnose heart failure in the field, leading to better and faster treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. Ultrasound training and interpretation can vary, and the test may not always improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure heart failure pulmonary edema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE(CHF) PULMONARY EDEMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Christiana Care/New Castle County EMS

Newark, Delaware, 19718, United States
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/University Hospital

Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States

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