Painless ultrasound could replace invasive breathing tests
NCT ID NCT07371754
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography can measure how hard someone is working to breathe. Currently, doctors must insert a balloon-tube into the esophagus to measure breathing effort, which is uncomfortable. Researchers will compare the ultrasound readings with the standard method in 20 people (some with COPD, some healthy) during controlled breathing exercises. If it works, this could offer a noninvasive way to monitor breathing in hospitals.
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 lead to a simple, painless ultrasound test to measure breathing effort, replacing the current invasive method.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (20 people) testing a new technique. It may not work well enough to replace the standard method, and results may not apply to all patients.
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