Ultrasound test for lung strain in ICU patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to measure how the lungs stretch (pleural strain) during breathing. It aims to see if this measurement works in ICU patients, both those breathing on their own and those on a ventilator, and how it relates to the pressure needed to inflate the lungs.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and in the ICU with a severity score (APACHE II) above 8.
- You are either breathing on your own (with or without oxygen) or have been on a breathing machine for more than 24 hours.
- You have no history of chest surgery or chest injury (like broken ribs or a collapsed lung).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not need a special type of high-frequency ventilator.
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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