Using lung ultrasound to find ARDS early in ventilated patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares lung ultrasound with CT scans to detect ARDS (a serious lung injury) early in patients on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if ultrasound can provide a faster, safer way to diagnose ARDS.
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Who can take part
- You are over 21 years old.
- You are expected to need a breathing machine for more than 24 hours.
- You might have ARDS as defined by the Berlin criteria (lung injury within 1 week of a known cause like trauma).
- You have not had lung diseases like tumors or interstitial lung disease before.
- You do not have fluid overload or acute kidney injury/failure.
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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