Evaluating the Feasibility of Prehospital Lung Ultrasound
Evaluating the Feasibility of Prehospital Lung Ultrasound: A Multicenter Pilot Study
Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services
Listed as NCT07549334, this observational or N/A phase trial focuses on Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) and Pulmonary Edema and remains actively recruiting participants. Sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services, it has been updated 1 time since 2026, reflecting limited change activity. This study contributes longitudinal data to the cardiovascular research landscape.
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The goal of this prospective nonrandomized study is to determine if a lung ultrasound exam improves diagnosis of respiratory distress in patients being treated by Emergency Medical Services. The main question it aims to answer is whether ultrasound use increases likelihood of correctly diagnosing heart failure. Additional questions include: * How well can paramedics obtain and interpret ultrasound images? * How does ultrasound use change treatment received by patients? * How does ultrasound use impact patient outcomes? Participants will receive a lung ultrasound exam, but otherwise receive standard evaluation and care. Patients who receive ultrasound will be compared to those who did not receive ultrasound for logistical reasons and patients from before the use of ultrasound. Ultrasound will not be withheld from any patient for the purposes of the study.
Contact Information
- Christiana Care Health Services
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .