Evaluating a new lung ultrasound technology for shortness of breath
Official title: A Validation Study to Evaluate the Performance of Caption Health Lung Guidance and Interpretation
Run by Caption Health, Inc. · NCT05992324 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new AI tool to see if it helps non-experts do better lung ultrasound exams for patients who have shortness of breath.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Caption Health, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 4 sites (New Haven, Connecticut and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 17, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05992324 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old experiencing shortness of breath and suspected to have B-lines.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients in critical condition where a lung ultrasound would not typically be performed will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of Caption LungAI in performing lung ultrasound exams. Participants will undergo two separate lung ultrasound exams: one conducted by an expert without the aid of Caption LungAI and another by a trained non-expert using the technology. The goal is to determine how well the non-expert can capture and interpret lung images with the assistance of this AI tool. The study focuses on patients presenting with shortness of breath and suspected B-lines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could enable non-expert healthcare providers to accurately assess lung conditions, improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using AI-assisted imaging technologies, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 * Patients presenting to the hospital or outpatient setting with shortness of breath and suspected B-lines. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in extremis/in whom a research lung ultrasound would not normally be performed due to other priorities
Where it's running
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States Completed -
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States Completed -
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Angeline Trinidad
- Email: angeline.trinidad@gehealthcare.com
- Phone: 619-322-0727
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.