Ultrafast ultrasound may offer quicker diagnosis for diaphragm dysfunction
NCT ID NCT05265351
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether ultrafast ultrasound can accurately assess diaphragm function in adults with known or suspected diaphragm dysfunction. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements with standard tests like pressure measurements and electrical signals from the diaphragm. If the ultrasound method proves reliable, it could lead to a faster, less invasive way to diagnose diaphragm problems and determine their cause.
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 provide a faster, non-invasive way to diagnose diaphragm dysfunction and identify its cause.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on comparing methods, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound technique may not prove accurate enough to replace standard tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Département R3S - Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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