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The Value of Point-of-care Lung Ultrasound for Physiotherapy in Hospitalized Patients With Acute Respiratory Symptoms
Led by Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain · Updated on 2026-04-27
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What this Trial Is About
Hospitalized patients with respiratory complications often face challenges in receiving tailored physiotherapy due to limited accessible and reliable diagnostic tools. This research evaluates the usefulness of point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) in improving physiotherapists' treatment plans for patients admitted to a general ward who have acute respiratory symptoms. The study aims to compare treatment decisions made before and after incorporating LUS findings to assess its impact. The study involves assessing patients with acute respiratory symptoms who are hospitalized and have a chest X-ray performed within 24 hours before or after the LUS. Physiotherapists first make an initial clinical assessment and treatment plan, followed by a reassessment immediately after using LUS to determine any changes. The primary outcome is the percentage change in treatment plans before and after the LUS evaluation, with a secondary outcome comparing findings from LUS and chest X-rays. Participants will be observed during their hospital stay in the general ward, where clinical assessments, lung ultrasounds, and chest X-rays take place. Researchers will collect data on treatment plan changes within a 10-minute interval surrounding the LUS use. The study also evaluates how closely LUS findings match chest X-ray observations. Participation involves no experimental treatment but focuses on data collection and monitoring during standard physiotherapy care.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Lung Ultrasound for Physiotherapy in Hospitalized Patients With Respiratory Complications
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Hospitalized in a general ward
- Have acute respiratory symptoms lasting less than 48 hours
- Have a chest X-ray performed within 24 hours before or after the lung ultrasound
You will not qualify if you...
- Conditions preventing use of lung ultrasound such as chest skin lesions, thoracic bandages, or subcutaneous emphysema
- Inability to understand instructions due to cognitive impairment or language barriers
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Your Study Journey
Duration - Up to 48 hours before enrollment
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo lung ultrasound and chest X-ray to assist physiotherapists in assessing respiratory conditions.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 10 minutes
Physiotherapists observe changes in treatment plans before and immediately after lung ultrasound findings to evaluate clinical impact.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium, 1200
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Research Team
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William Poncin
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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