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NCT04797520 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Diagnostic Accuracy of Core Stethoscope Auscultation vs. Point of Care Ultrasound in Placement of Endotracheal Tube
A NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Not yet
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT04797520: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT04797520 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04797520, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by Stanford University.
- NOT YET RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Misplacement of endotracheal tube (ETT) can have devastating complications for patients, some of which include respiratory failure, atelectasis, and pneumothorax. There are a number of ways to verify the correct placement of ETT, with the stethoscope auscultation being commonly used despite its low accuracy (60-65%) in distinguishing tracheal from bronchial intubation (4-6). The gold standard techniques include Chest X Ray or fiberoptic bronchoscope (7-8), with a recent study showing point-of-care ultrasound. However, these techniques are expensive, time-consuming, often not readily available and require substantial training before users can reliably utilize them. Given intubation is often performed in urgent clinical settings, a technique that can reliably yet efficiently localize ETT would be beneficial. Tele-auscultation system via Core stethoscope (Eko, Berkeley, CA) has been shown to be effective in identifying pathologic heart murmur (10) yet its potential use in guiding the correct placement of ETT has not been explored. We set out to study the suitability of Core stethoscope in detecting the correct placement of ETT.
Interventions
- DEVICE Eko CORE Stethoscope
- DEVICE Point of care ultrasound
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04797520
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04797520 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Stanford University, which has 1,744 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Eko CORE Stethoscope is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04797520 about?
NCT04797520 is a clinical study titled "Diagnostic Accuracy of Core Stethoscope Auscultation vs. Point of Care Ultrasound in Placement of Endotracheal Tube". Misplacement of endotracheal tube (ETT) can have devastating complications for patients, some of which include respiratory failure, atelectasis, and pneumothorax. There are a number of ways to verify the correct placement of ETT, with the stethoscope auscultation being commonly used despite its low...
What is the current status of trial NCT04797520?
This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2025-11. Estimated completion is 2026-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04797520?
The interventions under investigation include: Eko CORE Stethoscope (DEVICE), Point of care ultrasound (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04797520?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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