Clinical Trial

Heterogeneity Index in Neonatologist-performed Lung Ultrasound in Neonates Receiving Respiratory Support - a Pilot Study

Study acronym: NPLUS HI
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Record status
This record was last updated August 12, 2025 (before its estimated December 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Lung ultrasound is an increasingly valuable diagnostic tool in neonatal intensive care due to its safety and accessability. This pilot study investigates whether a quantitative approach - the heterogeneity index, previously only used in fetal lung assessment - can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of neonatologist-performed lung ultrasound (NPLUS). The index will be calculated from raw ultrasound images of preterm and term neonates and compared with conventional lung ultrasound scores to evaluate its clinical relevance.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07117513
Lead Sponsor Medical University of Graz
Conditions Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Point-of-Care Systems, Ultrasonography, Lung Ultrasound, Lung Ultrasound Score, Image Interpretation, Computer Assisted +3 more
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-08-15
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-12