Lung ultrasound test to rule out rejection after lung transplant
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study checks whether a painless lung ultrasound can help tell when rejection is unlikely after a lung transplant. If it works, it could reduce the need for other tests in people who feel well.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old and had a single, double, or heart-lung transplant
- You currently feel well (no symptoms)
- Your breathing test (spirometry) is normal, meaning your FEV1 has not dropped more than 10% from your usual baseline
- Your chest X-ray of the transplanted lung area is clear
- You can consent to the ultrasound testing
- The ultrasound team must be able to get clear pictures; for example, certain skin air pockets or other technical issues may stop participation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study uses a special MRI scan (called hyperpolarized gas MRI) to check for signs of lung rejection after a transplant. The goal is to see if the MRI can help detect rejection earlier and more safely than standard bronchoscopy alone.
This study follows people with serious lung disease before and after lung transplant to understand how rejection happens and what warning signs to watch for. By studying your blood, tissue samples, and imaging, researchers hope to better predict and prevent transplant rejection.
This study looks for lab “clues” that can help predict how well someone’s lungs will do after a lung transplant. It may help doctors spot transplant-related problems earlier so care can be planned sooner.
This study tests whether using ultrasound to look at the lungs during and after heart surgery helps improve recovery. You may be eligible if you are having open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine and meet certain health criteria.
This trial looks at a simple, noninvasive breath test to spot early lung transplant dysfunction after a lung transplant. Because it focuses on testing after the transplant, it may help your care team catch issues earlier.
This trial uses a portable ultrasound at the bedside (called point-of-care lung ultrasound) to quickly examine the lungs of people who are having trouble breathing. The goal is to see how well this test works for finding lung problems in the hospital or clinic.
Hear when a new Post-Lung Transplantation Bronchiectasis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.