New ultrasound method could help ventilator patients breathe on their own
NCT ID NCT06009731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, less invasive way to check diaphragm function in patients on breathing machines. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement during a spontaneous breathing trial. The goal is to see if this method can help doctors decide when patients are ready to breathe without the machine.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Consecutive adult patients (≥18 years old) undergoing mechanical ventilation for at least 24h (regardless of the reason of intubation) and fulfilling criteria for an SBT will be included in the study. Briefly, to be eligible for an SBT, patients will have to (i) be able to trigger ventilator breaths with a reasonable level of assistance, (ii) lack of severe impairment in gas exchange, and (iii) not require significant hemodynamic support. Patients will be recruited by the study coordinator following completion of informed consent from the patient or legally authorized substitute decision maker.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive adult patients (≥18 years old) undergoing mechanical ventilation for at least 24h (regardless of the reason of intubation) * patients fulfilling criteria for an SBT * patients will have to be able to trigger ventilator breaths with a reasonable level of assistance, * patients with lack of severe impairment in gas exchange, * patients that not require significant hemodynamic support. * Patients will be recruited by the study coordinator following completion of informed consent from the patient or legally authorized substitute decision maker. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of pressure support during the SBT. * Severe hemodynamic instability (\>30% increase in vasopressors in the last 6 hours or norepinephrine \> 0.5 µg/kg/min). * Severe or very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) according to the GOLD criteria (stage III: FEV1 30-50% predicted; stage IV: FEV1 \< 30% predicted). * Known or suspected severe or progressive neuromuscular disorder likely to result in prolonged or chronic ventilator dependence * Clinical judgement of the attending physician.
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Locations
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CHU Amiens
RECRUITINGAmiens, 80480, France
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