Using lung ultrasound to improve physiotherapy for hospitalized patients with respiratory issues

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) in enhancing physiotherapy treatment plans for hospitalized patients experiencing respiratory complications. By comparing initial assessments made by physiotherapists with those adjusted after incorporating LUS findings, the study aims to determine how LUS can provide more tailored and effective interventions. The focus is on patients admitted to a general ward with acute respiratory symptoms, utilizing readily available imaging data to inform treatment decisions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hospitalization in a general ward
* Acute respiratory symptoms (\< 48h)
* Chest X-ray available within 24h before or after the use of LUS

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any conditions precluding the use of LUS (thoracic skin lesions, thoracic bandage, subcutaneous emphysema)
* Inability to understand instructions due to cognitive impairment or due to language barrier

Where it's running

• Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
  Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: William Poncin
• Email: william.poncin@uclouvain.be
• Phone: +3227642316

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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.