Using Diaphragm Ultrasound to Find the Cause of Breathing Trouble
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if ultrasound of your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) can help doctors find the cause of sudden breathing trouble. It may help patients who come to the emergency room with fast or difficult breathing and low oxygen levels.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are breathing very fast (over 25 breaths per minute) or showing signs of struggling to breathe
- Your oxygen level is below 90% or your blood test shows high carbon dioxide and low pH
- You are breathing on your own (not on a breathing machine or non-invasive mask)
- You are not currently being treated with antibiotics for a lung infection
- You have no known diaphragm problems (like paralysis or weakness)
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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