Ultrasound clues could predict who breathes free
NCT ID NCT01098773
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether lung and heart ultrasound can help predict if a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) will successfully come off a breathing machine (ventilator). It follows 100 adults who have been on a ventilator for more than 48 hours and are ready for a weaning trial. Researchers will compare ultrasound images and blood markers between patients who need to go back on the ventilator and those who breathe independently.
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 ultrasound patterns predict weaning success, doctors could better decide when to remove breathing support, reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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