Point of Care Lung Ultrasound Examination in Patients With Shortness of Breath

Launched by GE HEALTHCARE · Jun 23, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well a lung ultrasound—a painless imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the lungs—can help doctors understand causes of shortness of breath. The goal is to see if doing these ultrasounds right at the point of care (like in the hospital or clinic) gives useful information for patients who are having trouble breathing.

People eligible to join are adults over 22 years old who either have a known lung condition or are coming to the hospital or clinic with new shortness of breath, even if they don’t have a lung diagnosis yet. Participants will be asked to have two lung ultrasounds as part of the study. It’s important to note that this study is not yet recruiting and some people, like those who are very critically ill, prisoners, or those who can’t speak English well, cannot take part. If you join, you can expect a simple and safe procedure to help doctors learn more about lung health and breathing problems.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients over the age of 22; AND
• • 2. Patients with known lung pathology or patients with no known lung pathology in the hospital or presenting to the hospital or outpatient setting with shortness of breath.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients in extremis and/or patients in whom a lung ultrasound would not normally be performed;
• • 2. Patients who are unable to consent;
• • 3. Patients who are prisoners; AND
• • 4. Patients who do not speak English fluently.