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Echocardiography clinical trials and research

• 12Clinical trials
• 22NIH research projects
• 7Countries

Newest Echocardiography clinical trials

All recruiting trials (12)

• Single-beat TE-e' for estimating left atrial pressure in critically ill patients

  A noninvasive test using a single-beat TE-e' echocardiography measurement is being tried to see if it can reliably indicate elevated left atrial pressure in critically ill adults.

  Recruiting Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT07820319

• Automated Echocardiography Measurements Using Deep-Learning Software

  This study tests whether US2.AI can automatically measure heart structure and function from standard echocardiograms as accurately as expert clinicians in adults.

  Recruiting Centro Cardiologico Monzino · Milan, Lombardy · NCT07738419

• Cardiac and carotid ultrasound reference values in healthy children in Italy

  This study tests heart and artery measurements to establish normal reference values for healthy kids in Italy.

  Recruiting IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · Bologna, Bologna · NCT07666451

• DigitHeart Echo: predicting heart ultrasound findings from a smartphone photo of your ECG

  This test checks whether a smartphone app can predict echocardiogram findings from a photo of a 12‑lead ECG in adults scheduled for echocardiography.

  Recruiting The University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT07558109

• COMA.NET: Targeted treatment for coronary microcirculation problems

  This trial will test whether tailoring medicines based on intracoronary microvascular testing improves quality of life for people with ischemia but no large artery blockages.

  Recruiting Medical University of Bialystok · Bialystok · NCT07498231

• Global longitudinal strain to predict difficult separation from cardiopulmonary bypass

  This will test whether a heart ultrasound measure called global longitudinal strain (GLS) can predict which adults having elective cardiac surgery will have trouble coming off cardiopulmonary bypass.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Kartal Kosuyolu Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital · Rome and 1 other locations · NCT07390903

• Multi-center artificial intelligence-based quantitative echocardiography evaluation

  This project will test whether AI can automatically and accurately measure heart chamber sizes, volumes, and function from echocardiograms in adults with common cardiovascular conditions.

  Recruiting at 37 sites First Hospital of China Medical University · Huainan, Anhui and 36 other locations · NCT07133516

• Testing a new cardiac ultrasound system

  This project will test a new cardiac ultrasound system in adults having intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography to see if it provides clear images and fits clinical workflow.

  Recruiting GE Healthcare · Nanjing · NCT07066449

• Echocardiography-guided transcatheter aortic valve replacement (Echo TAVR)

  This will test whether performing TAVR guided mainly by echocardiography instead of X‑ray and contrast is feasible and safer for people with severe aortic stenosis who cannot or refuse radiation or contrast exposure.

  Recruiting Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital · Beijing · NCT07030062

• Registry collecting imaging data for patients with atrial fibrillation

  This study is collecting imaging data from patients with atrial fibrillation to see if artificial intelligence can help predict blood clots in the heart before they undergo treatment.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University in Zielona Góra · Brno and 6 other locations · NCT06584266

• Using echocardiography to manage critically ill newborns

  This study is testing if using ultrasound to check the hearts of critically ill newborns can help doctors make better treatment decisions and improve their chances of recovery.

  Recruiting Sohag University · Sohag · NCT06533787

• Assessing lung recruitment in preterm infants using echocardiography and ultrasound

  This study tests if a special breathing treatment can help preterm infants with breathing problems and compares using ultrasound to check their lungs instead of regular x-rays.

  Recruiting Alexandria University · Alexandria and 1 other locations · NCT05726578

NIH-funded research (22)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Four-Chamber Echo Insights to Improve Cardiac Diagnosis

  A new AI-based approach uses routine echocardiograms to map the heart’s four chambers and flow patterns, helping doctors diagnose acute heart conditions more accurately.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11578689

• AI-powered automatic echocardiography reporting for better heart care

  A Mayo Clinic team is developing an AI-enabled system to automatically interpret echocardiograms and generate reports for patients with heart problems.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11541299

• AI-powered echocardiography to spot common heart defects in newborns

  A new AI tool analyzes infant heart ultrasound images to help non-specialist health workers identify five common, treatable heart defects early.

  NIH research Health Research Foundation · Buea, CAMEROON · NIH-11446295

• AI help for newborn heart ultrasound images in Sub‑Saharan Africa

  This project uses AI to help health workers capture better heart ultrasound images so newborns in Sub‑Saharan Africa can get quicker, more accurate diagnosis of congenital heart defects.

  NIH research Health Research Foundation · Buea, CAMEROON · NIH-11416254

• AI-powered echocardiography reporting with visual-linguistic models

  A Mayo Clinic physician aims to train and grow an AI-enabled system that helps automatically interpret echocardiograms and generate reports for patients with heart problems.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11413667

• New approaches to making transesophageal echocardiography safer and easier for patients

  A novel NIH-funded project aims to improve how transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is done, reducing sedation risks and expanding access for adults who need heart imaging.

  NIH research Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11398261

• Combined fetal heart electrical and structural imaging with quantum sensors

  Aims to make prenatal heart diagnoses safer and more accurate by using a new quantum sensor to combine fetal heart electrical activity with ultrasound imaging.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, United States · NIH-11366646

• AI-powered echo help to speed up heart checks

  A new AI tool helps doctors interpret heart ultrasound tests faster and more cheaply, so more patients can get timely heart care.

  NIH research Icardio.ai · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11313586

• Transnasal esophageal heart ultrasound to reduce sedation

  A new method to get detailed heart ultrasound through the nose for adults that may avoid heavy sedation.

  NIH research Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11306730

• AI-enhanced echocardiogram to predict heart surgery and heart failure outcomes

  This project builds an AI tool that reads full echocardiogram videos to help predict recovery after heart surgery and future risks for people with heart failure.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11252601

• Developing a new echocardiography system for better heart imaging

  This study is working on a new heart imaging system that helps doctors see and understand the heart better, especially the right ventricle, so they can check how well it's working and possibly make heart tests easier and more affordable for everyone.

  NIH research University of Southern California · Los Angeles, UNITED STATES · NIH-11174971

• AI-guided newborn heart ultrasound for congenital heart defect diagnosis in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Using AI to help local health workers capture clearer newborn heart ultrasound images so babies in Sub-Saharan Africa get quicker and more accurate diagnoses of congenital heart defects.

  NIH research Health Research Foundation · Buea, CAMEROON · NIH-11167476

• Improving heart failure diagnosis and treatment in Uganda using echocardiography training and medical therapy guidelines.

  This study is working to improve how heart failure is diagnosed and treated in Uganda by training local healthcare workers to use ultrasound technology and looking at how medications are prescribed, all to help patients get better care.

  NIH research Yale University · New Haven, United States · NIH-11090157

• Using a special heart imaging technique to enhance care during cardiac arrest

  This study is looking at how a special heart imaging technique called transesophageal echocardiography can help doctors see what's happening with the heart during CPR, so they can find and fix problems more easily and improve survival and recovery for people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11005326

• Using AI to improve heart imaging for better surgery and heart failure predictions.

  This study is testing a new AI tool that looks at heart ultrasound videos to help doctors better predict how patients will do after heart surgery or with heart failure, making it easier for patients to get the best care possible.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11002641

• Improving heart imaging without anesthesia

  This study is testing a new way to take heart pictures using a method called transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that doesn't need sedation, making it safer and easier for critically ill patients to get the heart care they need.

  NIH research University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-10990837

• Using artificial intelligence to improve heart defect diagnosis in newborns in Sub-Saharan Africa

  This study is working on using smart technology to help doctors quickly and accurately find heart problems in newborns, especially in areas where there aren't enough specialists, so families can get the care they need without traveling far.

  NIH research Health Research Foundation · Buea, CAMEROON · NIH-10932160

• Investigating the use of ultrasound imaging during heart bypass surgery

  This study is looking at whether using a special ultrasound called transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during heart bypass surgery can help doctors make better decisions and lower the chances of complications for patients like you.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-10914283

• Assessing sudden cardiac death risk in patients with mitral valve prolapse using advanced imaging and AI.

  This study is looking at how we can better understand the risk of sudden heart problems in people with mitral valve prolapse by using special heart imaging tests, so we can find out who might need extra care or treatment.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-10814950

• A tool to measure heart function in babies with single ventricle defects

  This study is creating a new tool to help doctors better understand how the hearts of babies with single ventricle defects work, so they can plan surgeries more effectively and improve care for these little ones.

  NIH research Purdue University · West Lafayette, United States · NIH-10704636

• Developing a new tool for better heart imaging

  This study is working on making it easier for doctors to spot a heart condition called coronary microvascular dysfunction, which can cause chest pain even when your heart arteries look normal, by developing a simple software tool to help interpret heart imaging results.

  NIH research Narnar, LLC · Lake Oswego, United States · NIH-10690704

• Understanding heart mechanics in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

  This study is looking at how we can better understand heart function in people with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) by using special ultrasound techniques, especially for those who might be at risk due to their genes, so we can catch any early signs of heart issues and tailor treatments just for them.

  NIH research Ohio State University · Columbus, UNITED STATES · NIH-10436899

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Quick answers

How many Echocardiography clinical trials are recruiting right now?

12, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 7 countries. The most sites are in Italy (3 trials), China (3 trials), Poland (2 trials), Egypt (2 trials), Hong Kong (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

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