Ultrasound could spot deadly lung disease in scleroderma patients early
NCT ID NCT04725786
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether a painless, non-radiation ultrasound of the chest can find early signs of lung scarring in people with scleroderma. Thirty patients without known lung disease on CT scans underwent thoracic ultrasound. The goal was to see how often ultrasound detects hidden lung problems, potentially offering a cheaper and easier screening tool than current methods.
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Locations
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CHRU Tours
Tours, 37044, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
thoracic ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, low-cost way to catch lung disease early in scleroderma patients, improving treatment timing.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Ultrasound might miss some cases or be less accurate than standard CT scans.
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