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Ultrasound clinical trials and research

• 34Clinical trials
• 392NIH research projects
• 14Countries

Newest Ultrasound clinical trials

All recruiting trials (34)

• Ultrasound-guided nasal bone fracture reduction

  This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide nasal bone fracture reduction can improve accuracy and outcomes for people with recent nasal injuries.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 1 other locations · NCT07869563

• Inter-rater Test of Rectus Abdominis Thickness on Ultrasound After BFR Training

  This study checks if different readers measure the thickness of the rectus abdominis on ultrasound the same way after a blood flow restriction workout.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Islamabad · NCT07754162

• Transoral and neck ultrasound to find suspected oropharyngeal (throat) cancers

  This study will test whether adding transoral and neck ultrasound to the usual diagnostic tests helps doctors find oropharyngeal (throat) cancers more accurately in adults referred for suspicion of oropharyngeal cancer.

  Recruiting Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · Aarhus and 3 other locations · NCT07548268

• How the core and shoulder function relate in people with chronic low back pain

  This study tests whether core stability and Transversus Abdominis (TrA) involvement affect upper body reach and scapular control in adults with chronic low back pain compared with healthy individuals.

  Recruiting Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University · Ankara · NCT07474610

• Teaching anesthesiologists ultrasound-assisted neuraxial access for spinal anesthesia

  This trial will test whether training anesthesiologists to use ultrasound for spinal anesthesia improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction for adults having elective lower limb surgery.

  Recruiting University of Southern Denmark · Kolding and 1 other locations · NCT07426679

• Comparing two ultrasound-guided abdominal wall nerve blocks for pain after sleeve gastrectomy

  This trial will test whether the external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block or the subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block gives better pain relief and lowers opioid use for adults having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

  Recruiting Benha University · Banhā, Benha · NCT07366138

• Optic nerve ultrasound to detect brain inflammation and raised intracranial pressure

  This project will test whether bedside optic nerve ultrasound can quickly detect brain inflammation and high intracranial pressure in adults with suspected meningitis, encephalitis, stroke, or brain tumors.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și tropicale "Dr. Victor Babeș" · Bucharest, Bucharest and 1 other locations · NCT07332234

• Robotic versus sonographer breast ultrasound screening

  This trial will see if robotic ultrasound can find breast cancer as well as or better than a human sonographer in women aged 35–64 and will check how well they follow recommended follow-up care.

  Recruiting Huazhong University of Science and Technology · Xiantao, Hubei · NCT07331363

• Ultrasound-guided EXORA (external oblique and rectus abdominis plane) block for pain and stress in umbilical hernia repair

  This trial will test whether adding an ultrasound-guided EXORA block to general anesthesia reduces surgical stress hormones and postoperative pain after elective umbilical hernia repair in adults.

  Recruiting Tanta University · Tanta · NCT07324863

• Ultrasound-guided needle release plus dextrose (D5W) hydrodissection for carpal tunnel syndrome

  This trial tests whether combining ultrasound-guided partial release of the transverse carpal ligament with dextrose (D5W) hydrodissection provides better symptom relief for adults with carpal tunnel syndrome and at least moderate symptoms.

  Recruiting Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital · Taipei · NCT07324005

• 3D contrast-enhanced microvascular ultrasound to detect new blood vessel growth in carotid plaques

  This test tries to see if 3D contrast-enhanced ultrasound can detect tiny new blood vessels inside carotid artery plaques in adults who previously had carotid CEUS.

  Recruiting London North West Healthcare NHS Trust · Harrow · NCT07298655

• MRI versus ultrasound for early liver cancer detection, body composition, and decompensation risk in cirrhosis

  This project will test whether abbreviated MRI or ultrasound is better at finding early liver cancer and measuring muscle and fat in adults with cirrhosis.

  Recruiting Linkoeping University · Linköping, Select A State Or Province · NCT07291141

• Dexamethasone versus magnesium added to bupivacaine for erector spinae plane block after elective cesarean

  This study will test whether adding dexamethasone or magnesium sulfate to bupivacaine in an erector spinae plane block gives better pain relief after elective cesarean under spinal anesthesia.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07139522

• Deep-learning ultrasound system for precise diagnosis of bladder tumors

  This project will try a deep-learning system that reads ultrasound images to automatically segment bladder tumors, estimate T-stage, and predict tumor grade for adults with suspected bladder masses.

  Recruiting Peking University First Hospital · Beijing · NCT07111364

• Comparing two pain management techniques for children undergoing heart surgery

  This study is testing which of two pain management techniques works better for children having heart surgery to help them recover faster and feel less pain.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT06984276

• Comparing nerve blocks for pain management in breast surgery

  This study is testing which of three different nerve blocks can help women aged 21 to 65 manage pain better after breast surgery.

  Recruiting Tanta University · Tanta, El-Gharbia · NCT06947642

• Ultrasound of the Spleen at Diagnostic Levels to See if Platelet Activity Changes

  This study tests whether low-energy ultrasound focused on the spleen can alter blood clotting markers in healthy adults aged 18–50.

  Recruiting Northwell Health · Manhasset, New York · NCT06934096

• Comparing two methods of pain control after kidney surgery in cancer patients

  This study is testing two different ways to control pain after kidney surgery in cancer patients to see which method works better.

  Recruiting National Cancer Institute, Egypt · Cairo · NCT06889987

• Comparing two pain management techniques for breast cancer surgery

  This study is testing whether a new pain management technique called erector spinae plane block can help people recovering from breast cancer surgery feel less pain and use fewer opioids compared to the traditional epidural method.

  Recruiting National Cancer Institute, Egypt · Cairo · NCT06884852

• Evaluating new ultrasound techniques for assessing placental health

  This study is testing new ultrasound techniques to see if they can help tell the difference between healthy pregnancies and those with fetal growth issues.

  Recruiting Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, Virginia · NCT06861309

• Comparing two anesthesia techniques for clavicle surgeries

  This study is testing two different anesthesia methods for clavicle surgeries to see which one works better for managing pain and keeping patients safe.

  Recruiting Tanta University · Tanta, El-Gharbia · NCT06831604

• Ultrasound-guided reversed dorsal penile nerve block versus standard dorsal penile nerve block for pediatric circumcision

  This trial will test whether an ultrasound-guided reversed dorsal penile nerve block gives better pain control and reduces opioid use compared with the standard landmark-based block in boys having circumcision.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · Lausanne, Canton of Vaud · NCT06706375

• Evaluating the use of ultrasound for assessing difficult airways

  This study is testing whether using ultrasound can help doctors better predict and manage difficult airways during surgeries that require general anesthesia.

  Recruiting University of Ioannina · Ioannina, Epirus · NCT06701253

• Using contrast-enhanced ultrasound to assess kidney function in ICU patients

  This study is testing whether a special type of ultrasound can help doctors understand kidney function better in ICU patients with acute kidney injury.

  Recruiting Peking University Third Hospital · Beijing, Beijing Municipality · NCT06341062

• Assessing muscle loss in lung cancer patients using imaging techniques

  This study is testing a new way to use ultrasound and scans to find muscle loss in lung cancer patients to see if catching it early can help improve their treatment and recovery.

  Recruiting West China Hospital · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT06327594

• Using ultrasound and AI to diagnose sarcopenia in older adults

  This study is testing if using ultrasound and artificial intelligence can help doctors better diagnose muscle loss in older adults to improve their health and quality of life.

  Recruiting West China Hospital · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT06199856

• Using ultrasound to evaluate lung diseases

  This study is testing whether lung ultrasound can help doctors better understand and monitor lung diseases like interstitial lung disease and COPD in both hospital patients and those visiting outpatient clinics.

  Recruiting Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Rome · NCT06068647

• Screening children for kidney disease using urine tests and ultrasounds

  This study is testing if urine tests and ultrasounds can help find kidney disease early in children living in Jiangsu Province and Shanghai.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Children's Hospital of Fudan University · Nantong, Jiangsu and 1 other locations · NCT06018831

• New ultrasound technique for placing feeding tubes in children

  This study is testing a new ultrasound device to see if it can help safely place feeding tubes in children without using radiation.

  Recruiting at 3 sites CoapTech · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 2 other locations · NCT05966311

• Comparing diaphragm function measurement techniques in infants on respiratory support

  This study is testing two ways to measure how well the diaphragm works in infants on breathing support to see which method is more reliable for checking their readiness to breathe on their own.

  Recruiting Leiden University Medical Center · Leiden · NCT05965830

• Examining how carpal tunnel syndrome affects sleep quality

  This study looks at how carpal tunnel syndrome affects sleep quality in patients compared to healthy people to see if there's a connection between the two.

  Recruiting Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University · Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahi̇sar · NCT05742776

• Using ultrasound to guide treatment decisions for rheumatoid arthritis

  This study is testing if using ultrasound to help make treatment choices can be just as good as regular methods for people with rheumatoid arthritis who are still having symptoms despite their current treatments.

  Recruiting Italian Society for Rheumatology · Bruneck, Bolzano · NCT05717179

• Laser therapy for prostate cancer treatment

  This study is testing a new laser treatment for men aged 50 to 80 with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer to see if it is a safer and less invasive option than traditional surgery or radiation.

  Recruiting Urological Research Network, LLC · Hialeah, Florida · NCT05698576

• Exploring ultrasound characteristics in breast cancer

  This study is trying to see how different ultrasound features of breast cancer relate to important factors in patients receiving hormone therapy to help improve treatment decisions.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hanzhou, Zhejiang · NCT04483804

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 392)

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.

• Modulating deep brain activity with focused ultrasound for cocaine use disorder

  A study will test whether targeting a deep brain region with focused ultrasound can alter brain signals related to craving in people with cocaine use disorder.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-11611302

• Dose-Dependent Brain Wire Modulation with Light Ultrasound in Deep White Matter

  A small early study tests whether gentle, noninvasive ultrasound can change how deep brain white matter tracts work in healthy adults.

  NIH research Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr · College Station, United States · NIH-11596522

• Ultrasound-guided brain circuit targets for treatment-resistant depression

  This grant tests whether focused ultrasound can safely and reversibly adjust brain circuits linked to negative mood in people with treatment-resistant depression.

  NIH research Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr · College Station, United States · NIH-11568938

• Ultrasound biomarkers to diagnose and predict treatment response for plantar heel pain

  A study will test advanced ultrasound imaging to find biomarkers that help diagnose plantar heel pain and predict who will respond to targeted treatments.

  NIH research University of Iowa · Iowa City, United States · NIH-11554206

• Brain ultrasound and microcirculation to understand early brain development in HIV-exposed uninfected infants

  We’re studying how brain ultrasound and blood flow patterns in newborns exposed to HIV and antiretroviral drugs (but not infected) relate to their early neurodevelopment.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11550796

• A 3D ultrasound scanner to see early chemotherapy response in breast cancer

  A new 3D ultrasound imaging method will be tested to see if it can quickly show whether breast cancer is responding to chemotherapy.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, United States · NIH-11535270

• Wearable heart ultrasound that watches your heart in real time

  A wearable ultrasound device will continuously monitor heart function non-invasively to help detect changes early.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11512548

• Robotic ultrasound-guided clot removal for stroke treatment

  A new robot-assisted ultrasound system is being developed to help quickly reopen brain arteries during a stroke, with testing in patient-specific 3D-printed models and animal studies.

  NIH research Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11510958

• Lung ultrasound with AI to detect tuberculosis in adults in low-resource countries

  This project uses quick lung ultrasound scans plus artificial intelligence to help find pulmonary tuberculosis in adults in low- and middle-income countries.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11506692

• AI-enhanced lung ultrasound for detecting tuberculosis in low-resource settings

  This project uses portable lung ultrasound combined with AI to help detect tuberculosis in adults in low- and middle-income countries.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11506691

• Light touches the brain: targeted ultrasound to help frontline workers with PTSD

  A single, MRI-guided low-intensity focused ultrasound session is being tested to gently modulate a brain circuit involved in PTSD for frontline healthcare workers who have PTSD symptoms.

  NIH research Laureate Institute for Brain Research · Tulsa, United States · NIH-11460267

• Ultrasound-guided ovarian tissue grafting platform to help cancer survivors have longer-lasting fertility

  A new ultrasound-guided method aims to improve how ovarian tissue is prepared and transplanted so cancer survivors have a better chance of longer-lasting fertility.

  NIH research Atera Medical · Mountain View, United States · NIH-11456762

• Ultrasound-Activated Antibiotics to Prevent Spinal Infections

  A new method uses ultrasound to release antibiotics directly at spinal hardware to help prevent infections after spine surgery.

  NIH research Thomas Jefferson University · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11455426

• Visual recovery after stroke using focused ultrasound and immersive VR

  A small, patient-friendly study tests whether a gentle, targeted ultrasound therapy plus immersive virtual reality can help people with field-of-view loss after stroke regain visual function.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11454379

• Ultrasound-guided nanodroplets to boost cancer immunotherapy

  A new ultrasound-activated nanoparticle approach aims to help the immune system better attack breast cancer by delivering immune-stimulating signals directly to tumors.

  NIH research University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · Houston, United States · NIH-11452878

• Ultrasound-activated gene editing in the brain using light-controlled CRISPR-CMINI

  A Stanford-based project aims to safely turn on a tiny CRISPR tool inside brain cells using light-triggered control and ultrasound, potentially treating brain disorders.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11451108

• Real-time AI-assisted ultrasound guides for targeted prostate biopsies

  A new AI-powered tool uses conventional and micro-ultrasound to help clinicians target suspicious prostate areas during ultrasound-only biopsies, aiming to improve cancer detection for men who need biopsy.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11450325

• Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound to Better Characterize Indeterminate Ovarian Lesions

  A multicenter study tests a new ultrasound tool that uses contrast and AI-ready analysis to more accurately tell if ovarian lesions are cancerous in women with uncertain findings.

  NIH research Thomas Jefferson University · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11449027

• Endovascular vortex ultrasound to treat blood clots in the lungs

  A new therapy uses a tiny ultrasound device inside the blood vessels to rapidly dissolve clots in the lungs of people with pulmonary embolism, aiming to reduce the need for high doses of clot-busting drugs.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11448155

• Wideband Transcranial Ultrasound for Brain Tumor Imaging and Therapy

  A new, noninvasive ultrasound approach aims to image, sense, and treat brain tumors and other brain disorders through the skull with real-time adjustments.

  NIH research University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, United States · NIH-11447798

• Handheld, image-guided histotripsy to precisely ablate thyroid tumors

  A tiny, handheld device uses sound waves to precisely destroy thyroid tumors without harming nearby nerves and vessels.

  NIH research Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ · Blacksburg, United States · NIH-11447783

• Ultrasound markers to measure Crohn’s disease activity

  A Mayo Clinic team is testing new 3D ultrasound methods to reliably track inflammation and scarring in Crohn’s disease using safe, affordable imaging that could replace more costly scans.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11445984

• Dynamic ultrasound method for checking upper urinary tract blockage

  A radiation-free ultrasound approach is being studied as a faster, cheaper alternative to current tests for suspected blockages in the upper urinary tract for adults.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11445878

• Fullwave physics-guided ultrasound modeling for faster, clearer imaging

  A patient-friendly project to make ultrasound images more accurate and reliable by using advanced computer models that simulate how ultrasound waves move through body tissues.

  NIH research University of Texas Dallas · Richardson, United States · NIH-11442457

• Low-intensity ultrasound to release chemotherapy directly into pediatric brain tumors

  A small grant is exploring a targeted way to open the blood-brain barrier and release chemotherapy right at the tumor site in kids with a dangerous brain tumor.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11442446

• Wearable ultrasound patch to monitor heart health after pediatric heart surgery

  A small, disposable ultrasound patch worn on babies and young children after heart surgery will measure heart function and blood pressure in real time, aiming to catch problems early.

  NIH research George Mason University · Fairfax, United States · NIH-11438465

• AI-powered ultrasound to monitor growth and nutrition in preterm babies

  A new AI-enabled ultrasound tool will help doctors track how much lean tissue and fat preterm babies are building during their NICU stay and after discharge.

  NIH research Boston College · Chestnut Hill, United States · NIH-11430827

• Wearable system to monitor shunt health in hydrocephalus patients

  A wearable COSMOS device would continuously monitor CSF shunt function and signs of infection to help patients and clinicians catch problems earlier.

  NIH research Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11424984

• Treating central post-stroke pain with targeted ultrasound therapy

  A Duke University study is testing a non-invasive, focused ultrasound treatment to reduce pain in people who have CPSP after a stroke.

  NIH research Duke University · Durham, United States · NIH-11424778

• Effective ultrasound brain stimulation in awake primates

  A study in awake primates tests precisely controlled ultrasound to modulate brain activity non-invasively, aiming to improve possible future treatments for Alzheimer’s and other brain disorders.

  NIH research Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · Salt Lake City, United States · NIH-11418909

• Real-Time Thrombus Characterization with Ultrasound Nanodroplets

  A patient-facing project to help doctors understand how clots change over time using ultrasound-enabled tiny bubbles.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11418489

• Contrast-free ultrasound to measure tiny blood flow in legs to help PAD

  A noninvasive ultrasound approach uses new metrics to quantify microvascular blood flow in the lower leg to aid in diagnosing and managing peripheral arterial disease.

  NIH research Mayo Clinic Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-11411380

• 3D ultrasound method to see early breast cancer response to chemotherapy

  A new 3D ultrasound imaging method is being tested to quickly tell if breast cancer is responding to chemotherapy, using a FDA-cleared scanner at an affordable cost.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, United States · NIH-11411181

• Image-guided focused ultrasound rhizotomy for facet joint pain

  A new device uses image-guided focused ultrasound to relieve facet joint pain without needing fluoroscopy or general anesthesia.

  NIH research Nusonex LLC · Edina, United States · NIH-11409925

• Ultrasound-guided pediatric G-tube device to improve safety and ease of use

  A new ultrasound-guided G-tube system for children aims to make feeding-tube placement safer, quicker, and easier by reducing radiation and avoiding traditional operating rooms.

  NIH research Coaptech, LLC · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11409150

• Sonodynamic therapy for recurrent glioblastoma using MRI-guided focused ultrasound and ALA

  A new treatment combines a drug called 5-ALA with MRI-guided focused ultrasound to target recurrent glioblastoma tumors.

  NIH research Sonalasense INC · San Carlos, UNITED STATES · NIH-11408427

• Biophysical and Neural Basis of Focused Ultrasound Stimulation

  A study to understand how noninvasive focused ultrasound can modulate brain activity at the cellular, circuit, and behavioral levels to potentially improve brain-related conditions.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11408424

• Using brain ultrasound to understand early brain development in HIV-exposed uninfected infants

  A study in HIV-exposed but uninfected babies will use brain ultrasound to look for clues about why some infants have neurodevelopmental delays.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11405488

• 3D ultrasound to detect early breast tumor response to chemotherapy

  A 3D quantitative ultrasound scanner will be used to detect early changes in breast tumors during chemotherapy for people with breast cancer.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, United States · NIH-11404777

• AI-assisted ultrasound to manage twin pregnancies in limited-resource settings

  A new AI-powered ultrasound tool aims to help providers in low-resource areas diagnose and monitor twin pregnancies using affordable, portable devices.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11402836

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Quick answers

How many Ultrasound clinical trials are recruiting right now?

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

Where are these trials running?

In 14 countries. The most sites are in China (8 trials), Egypt (8 trials), United States (4 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Italy (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

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