Ultrasonography

This study tests whether a machine-learning system can accurately interpret focused cardiac ultrasound images taken at the point of care, such as in an emergency room or clinic. About 3,000 adults who need a heart ultrasound will have their images analyzed by the AI, and the resu…

Researchers are studying whether the thickness of two calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus, relates to balance, walking ability, and fear of falling in people with hemiplegia after a stroke. They will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness on both the weakened and unaff…

This study looks at whether using ultrasound on the neck can help predict if placing a breathing tube during surgery will be difficult. About 140 adults having planned surgery will get both standard checks and an ultrasound before anesthesia. The goal is to see if ultrasound adds…

This study looks at whether ultrasound measurements of the airway before surgery can help predict when placing a breathing tube will be difficult using a videolaryngoscope. Researchers will test 350 adults undergoing elective surgery to find new cut-off values that could improve …

This study looks at whether lying on your side or sitting upright gives a better view of the spine using ultrasound in people with a BMI over 30. Researchers will also compare two different ultrasound techniques and check how reliable the measurements are when done by doctors wit…