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ER lung ultrasound may cut deaths and readmissions in breathless patients

NCT ID NCT05787665

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 385 adults who came to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Doctors used lung ultrasound at the bedside to help diagnose the cause. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive test could lower the number of deaths and repeat hospital visits within 3 months. The results could show whether ultrasound improves long-term outcomes compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that lung ultrasound helps doctors make faster, more accurate diagnoses for breathing problems in the ER, potentially reducing deaths and repeat hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at outcomes, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all ER settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

385 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study will focus on adult patients consulting for dyspnea in the emergency department of the Edouard-Herriot Hospital (HCL).

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Admission to the emergency department with dyspnea defined by: The functional sign of dyspnea experienced by the patient; Or a clinical sign of respiratory distress. \- Non-opposition of the patient or patient's family if the patient isn't able Exclusion Criteria: * Trauma-induced dyspnea; * Patient being on palliative care; * Patient with criteria for initial resuscitation with admission to a critical care unit; * Pregnant women, women in labour or nursing mothers; * Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; * Persons under psychiatric care; * Persons admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research; * Persons of full age subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship);

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Conditions

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Dyspnea Emergencies

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Dyspnea

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard-Herriot - Emergency Department

    Lyon, 69003, France

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