Can an ultrasound score spot fluid shifts in sick kids?
NCT ID NCT06695546
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special ultrasound score called VExUS can detect changes in blood volume in children. 67 children aged 1 to 18 who were having fluid removed or added (via dialysis, bleeding, or IV fluids) got an ultrasound before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if the VExUS score changes with blood volume, which could help doctors manage fluids in pediatric intensive care.
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 the VExUS score reliably tracks blood volume changes in children, it could become a standard tool to guide fluid management in pediatric intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (67 children) that only looks at correlation, not outcomes. The score was developed for adults, so it may not work as well in children, and the results may not apply to all pediatric patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, 31000, France