NCT07018856 Feasibility Study of Novice-Performed Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax Detection After Cardiac Surgery
| NCT ID | NCT07018856 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Jacobo Moreno Garijo |
| Condition | Pneumothorax |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-16 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-09.
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Brief Summary
What is the purpose of this study? This study is being done to find out if medical trainees (such as residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery. Who is participating in the study? Adults who have recently had heart surgery and are having their chest tubes removed in the intensive care unit may be able to join. What will happen during the study? After chest tubes are removed, a trained medical trainee will use a small ultrasound device to check the lungs at the bedside. The patient will also have a chest X-ray, which is the usual test. The results from the ultrasound will be compared to the chest X-ray and reviewed by expert doctors. What is the goal of the study? The goal is to see if it is possible to train medical trainees to use lung ultrasound safely and accurately in real hospital settings. The results will help plan a larger study in the future.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Undergoing cardiac surgery * Scheduled for chest and/or mediastinal chest tube removal in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe chronic lung disease that may impair lung ultrasound interpretation, including: * Subcutaneous emphysema * COPD or emphysema with FEV₁ \< 50% predicted * Interstitial lung disease with FEV₁ \< 75% predicted * Documented history of pneumothorax prior to chest tube removal requiring intervention * Mechanical ventilation at the time of eligibility screening * Inability to undergo lung ultrasound or chest X-ray (e.g., due to hemodynamic instability or positioning limitations)
Contact & Investigator
Angela Jerath, MD
STUDY CHAIR
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07018856 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pneumothorax. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07018856 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07018856 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jacobo.morenogarijo@sunnybrook.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07018856 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07018856 clinical trial?
NCT07018856 is sponsored by Jacobo Moreno Garijo. The principal investigator is Angela Jerath, MD at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.