Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorDuke University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Durham, North Carolina)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 19, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT07406061 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

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Capable of lying stationary in a supine position for the duration of the stud

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy

Where it's running

  • Duke Hospital
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.