Diaphragm Response in Elderly for Acute Monitoring

Acute dyspnea is a common cause of emergency department admissions among elderly patients. Acute respiratory failure is often multifactorial and requires rapid and reliable evaluation. Currently, management relies on clinical, biological, and radiological assessments, but diaphragmatic ultrasound could provide an additional tool for real-time respiratory function evaluation. This study aims to integrate this non-invasive technology into the initial assessment of patients to improve care pathways. Hypothesis : Diaphragmatic ultrasound enables reliable assessment of respiratory function and can predict the need for mechanical ventilation.

NCT Number	NCT07132268
Lead Sponsor	Centre Hospitalier de Bethune
Conditions	Acute Dyspnea, Acute Respiratory Failure, Diaphragmatic Ultrasound
Enrollment	145 participants
Start Date	2026-06
Primary Completion	2028-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-06