Plain-English translation of NCT07177391 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are testing a new way to measure cardiac output—how much blood your heart pumps—using an ultrasound technique called echocardiography. The study focuses on measuring this from the right side of the heart through a subcostal (under the rib) approach, which is the standard emergency ultrasound route. This measurement could help doctors better monitor and care for patients with heart problems in the intensive care unit.
In critical care, doctors need quick and accurate ways to measure how well a patient's heart is working. While measuring from the left side of the heart is standard, no one has yet tested measuring from the right side using this same approach. This study could provide doctors with a simpler, faster tool to monitor patients without adding extra time or burden to their care.
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If you qualify, you will not need to do anything different from your normal care. The study simply adds a few extra measurements to your routine heart ultrasound—specifically, measurements taken from the right side of your heart using the subcostal approach that doctors already use in emergencies. The extra time needed is just a few minutes, and there are no additional risks or procedures beyond what you're already receiving.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Thomas TM MAUDHUIZON, Doctor
University Hospital, Rouen
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