Ultrasound for emergency breathing or chest pain
Part of Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a new ultrasound method to quickly find the cause of breathing trouble or chest pain in the emergency room. It seeks patients who can sit up and are stable enough to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are in the emergency department with new or worsening trouble breathing or chest pain that started less than 14 days ago.
- You are able to sit on a chair or the edge of the bed.
- You are covered by national health insurance.
- You can understand the study and give written permission to join.
- You are not pregnant, under 18, or in need of immediate life-saving care.
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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