Ultrasound views for checking fluid status in children
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two different ultrasound views to check how well the body's main blood vessel (the vena cava) responds to breathing. It may help doctors better monitor fluids in children.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 2 and 18 years old
- Parent or guardian can provide consent
- Child is at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) as an inpatient or outpatient
- Child is medically stable (not in an emergency)
- Child's BMI is below 24
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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