Impact of lung ultrasound on patients with breathing difficulties in the emergency department
Evaluation of the Impact of Lung Ultrasound on Mortality and Rehospitalization in Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department With Dyspnea: a Prospective Observational Cohort
This study is testing if using lung ultrasound can help doctors better treat patients with breathing difficulties in the emergency room and reduce their chances of dying or going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 385 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05787665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of lung ultrasound in reducing mortality and rehospitalization rates among patients admitted to the emergency department with dyspnea. Dyspnea is a common condition that often leads to diagnostic errors and poor outcomes due to inadequate initial assessments. By utilizing lung ultrasound, which is a rapid and non-invasive imaging technique, the study aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management. The study will follow patients for three months post-admission to assess outcomes related to mortality and rehospitalization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of dyspnea.
Not a fit: Patients with trauma-induced dyspnea, those on palliative care, or individuals requiring immediate critical care will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce mortality and rehospitalization rates for patients experiencing dyspnea.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that lung ultrasound can improve diagnostic accuracy in emergency settings, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Admission to the emergency department with dyspnea defined by: The functional sign of dyspnea experienced by the patient; Or a clinical sign of respiratory distress. - Non-opposition of the patient or patient's family if the patient isn't able Exclusion Criteria: * Trauma-induced dyspnea; * Patient being on palliative care; * Patient with criteria for initial resuscitation with admission to a critical care unit; * Pregnant women, women in labour or nursing mothers; * Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; * Persons under psychiatric care; * Persons admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research; * Persons of full age subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship);
Where this trial is running
Lyon
- Hôpital Edouard-Herriot - Emergency Department — Lyon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julia Morere, Md — Hospices Civils de Lyon
- Study coordinator: Julia Morere, Md
- Email: julia.morere@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 4 72 11 69 47
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.