Ultrasound check of breathing muscles during ventilator weaning
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound (sound waves) to look at the muscles you use to breathe while you are coming off a breathing machine in the ICU. The goal is to see if ultrasound can help predict how well you will do when the machine is removed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) being treated for pneumonia
- You are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) and expected to come off it soon
- You do not have a nerve or muscle disease affecting your breathing
- You have not had major surgery on your neck, chest, or diaphragm
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 compares two ways to check if a patient on a breathing machine is ready to have the tube removed. It uses an ultrasound to look at the diaphragm muscle, which helps doctors decide when it's safe to take the tube out.
This study uses ultrasound to look at how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working while you are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if this can help doctors predict when you can safely breathe on your own and leave the ventilator sooner.
This study checks if a simple ultrasound test of your muscles can help doctors decide when you are ready to breathe without a breathing tube. The test is painless and may help make weaning safer.
This study checks if a simple ultrasound test of your diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) can help predict whether you will be able to breathe on your own after being on a ventilator. The results could help doctors decide the best time to try removing the breathing tube.
This study tests a new, non-invasive way to monitor how hard your breathing muscles are working while the ventilator support is being reduced. It aims to help doctors wean you off the ventilator more smoothly and safely.
This study uses ultrasound to measure how well your breathing muscles work before removing the breathing tube. It aims to see if this test can help doctors know when you are ready to breathe on your own.
Hear when a new Pneumonia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.