Clinical trial for Pulmonary Edema
Official title Clinical Utility of Portable Dynamic Chest X Ray (DDR) in the ICU
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06538376
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a portable DDR scanner is safe, doable, and gives better diagnostic information than usual imaging.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are in the ICU with conditions like pneumonia, pulmonary edema, atelectasis, or other lung issues.
- What's involved
- You will have one to three quick bedside scans using a portable chest X‑ray that captures moving images. The pictures will be compared to your regular X‑rays, CT scans, or other tests.
- Time commitment
- The study involves only the time of the scans, a few minutes each, with up to three scan sessions during your ICU stay.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults (at least 18 years of age) including both intubated/ventilated and non-intubated patients
- Likely to have pathology related to either, abnormal diaphragmatic excursion and lung aeration, pulmonary perfusion, increased lung water content or...
- The subject or a legally authorized representative has provided written informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Special populations, including women with known pregnancy, prisoners, or institutionalized individuals
- Patients where additional radiation is clinically contraindicated
- Care team does not provide assent for approaching patient/surrogate
- For women of child-bearing potential, defined as premenopausal women, a pregnancy test will be administered to determine pregnancy status and confirm...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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