Ambulance ultrasound could save lives by guiding breathing treatment

NCT ID NCT07104578

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether emergency doctors using lung ultrasound in ambulances can better diagnose and treat severe shortness of breath. 40 adults with low oxygen and fast breathing will be included. Researchers will compare the treatment given before and after the ultrasound to see if it leads to more appropriate care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: pleuropulmonary ultrasound (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using ultrasound in ambulances helps doctors choose the right treatment for breathing problems, potentially reducing hospital deaths.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 40 participants. It may not prove that ultrasound improves outcomes, and results may not apply to all emergency settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease Dyspnea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pôle Médecine d'Urgence Hôpital Purpan Pavillon Louis Lareng Place Docteur Baylac
RECRUITING

Toulouse, 31059, France

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