Feasibility Study of Novice-Performed Lung Ultrasound for Pneumothorax Detection After Cardiac Surgery (NCT07018856)
The CLEAR Vanguard Feasibility Study: Comparative Evaluation of Novice-Performed Lung Ultrasound Versus Chest X-Ray for Pneumothorax Detection Post-Chest Tube Removal in Cardiac Surgery Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
What is the purpose of this study? This study is being done to find out if medical trainees (such as residents and fellows) can learn to use lung ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) after heart surgery. Who is participating in the study? Adults who have recently had heart surgery and are having their chest tubes removed in the intensive care unit may be able to join. What will happen during the study? After chest tubes are removed, a trained medical trainee will use a small ultrasound device to check the lungs at the bedside. The patient will also have a chest X-ray, which is the usual test. The results from the ultrasound will be compared to the chest X-ray and reviewed by expert doctors. What is the goal of the study? The goal is to see if it is possible to train medical trainees to use lung ultrasound safely and accurately in real hospital settings. The results will help plan a larger study in the future.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 480-4864
Email: jacobo.morenogarijo@sunnybrook.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.