Lung Ultrasound for Physiotherapy in Hospitalized Patients With Respiratory Complications
The Value of Point-of-care Lung Ultrasound for Physiotherapy in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Respiratory Symptoms
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observational
30
1 country
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the relevance of using point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) in modifying the physiotherapist's treatment plan for patients hospitalized in a general ward.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started May 2024
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 8, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 10, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 14, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 30, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 30, 2026
April 27, 2026
April 1, 2026
2.6 years
May 8, 2024
April 22, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Percentage of change of treatment plan
Relative change of treatment plan after the results of LUS in relation to the total number of events
Before and Immediately after the use of LUS (10-min interval)
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Agreement between the events observed on LUS and the events observed on Chest X-Ray
At baseline
Eligibility Criteria
Hospitalization in a general ward in the University Hospital Saint-Luc.
You may qualify if:
- Hospitalization in a general ward
- Acute respiratory symptoms (\< 48h)
- Chest X-ray available within 24h before or after the use of LUS
You may not qualify if:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1200, Belgium
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PhD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 8, 2024
First Posted
May 14, 2024
Study Start
May 10, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 30, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 30, 2026
Last Updated
April 27, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04