Ultrasound Imaging of the Head, Neck, and Airway
Official title: Multi-Dimensional, Real-time Ultrasound Imaging of the Head, Neck, and Airway
Run by Duke University · NCT07406061 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests an ultrasound device to image the upper airway in healthy adults to see if it can create dynamic 4D images.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07406061 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Healthy adults capable of lying still in a supine position for the study duration, without pregnancy.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with conditions affecting airway anatomy or those unable to lie supine may not benefit from this testing.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses a high-speed ultrasound system (T5) and its ability to image the head, neck, and airway in real time. The protocol involves system modifications and initial testing of new ultrasound methods using a sophisticated 4000-element array and multiple transducers. Participants are healthy volunteers who can lie still in a supine position, with exclusions for pregnancy. The goal is to determine imaging capability behind soft tissues like cartilage and bone to capture dynamic airway structures. Duke University leads the effort with Duke Hospital as the site in Durham, NC.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the technology could enable better real-time visualization of the upper airway for research and potential clinical use.
How similar studies have gone: Prior ultrasound advancements in other areas support feasibility, but applying this high-speed airway imaging is exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of lying stationary in a supine position for the duration of the stud Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy
Where it's running
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Duke Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Richard E Moon, MD
- Email: richard.moon@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-684-6726
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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.