Ultrasound breakthrough could help ICU patients breathe easier
NCT ID NCT03657524
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique, called speckle tracking, can predict if a patient on a breathing machine will fail when doctors try to let them breathe on their own. Researchers will scan the heart and lungs of 110 ICU patients during a weaning trial. If the method works, it could give doctors a more accurate way to decide the right time to remove the breathing tube.
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 give doctors a better tool to decide when to safely remove a breathing tube, reducing complications and time in intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 110 participants. The ultrasound technique may not prove accurate enough to change practice, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
RECRUITINGMarseille, 13015, France
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