Easy external landmarks to guide correct esophageal probe placement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study will enroll adult ICU patients who require clinically indicated transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). During TEE the true probe position in the lower third of the esophagus will be confirmed and multiple external anatomical measurements will be recorded. Landmark-based predicted insertion depths will be compared to TEE-confirmed placement using Bland–Altman analysis and intraclass correlation coefficients. The goal is to identify simple, reproducible external measurements that predict correct probe depth for reliable core temperature monitoring.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult (≥18 years) patients admitted to the ICU
* Clinical indication to perform a transesophageal echocardiography

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 years

Where it's running

• F. Tappeiner Hospital
  Merano, Bz, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Simon Rauch, MD, PhD — Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige
• Study coordinator: Simon Rauch, MD, PhD
• Email: simon.rauch@sabes.it
• Phone: +393404967398

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.