Diagnosing Obstructive Lung Disease With Point of Care Ultrasound

Soroka University Medical Center

Status: Completed

Conditions: Asthma; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; COPD

Treatments: Device: Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06251271

SCRC23032 (Other Identifier)

MOH_2023-10-04_012986 (Registry Identifier)

Protocol SOR-0185-23-CTIL

Details and patient eligibility

About

The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in identifying obstructive lung diseases (OLDs), using pulmonary function tests (PFTs) as the gold standard for comparison.

Full description

In this cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy test, 200 patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be enrolled to undergo random POCUS scans at the respiratory institute of Soroka University Medical Center. These patients, referred for PFTs, will be provided with a sonographic score based on several criteria. The study aims to capture comprehensive data, including sonographic results and medical history, to assess the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of POCUS in diagnosing OLDs. Data management and analysis will be the responsibility of the Soroka Clinical Research Center, ensuring rigorous oversight and reliable results.

Enrollment: 301 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18 or above
• Referral for full pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Patients are willing and able to sign a written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

• Unable to give written informed consent.
• Unable to remain supine.
• Poor effort at PFTs
• Subcutaneous emphysema

Trial design

301 participants in 2 patient groups

Soroka University Medical Center Pulmonology Ward - 'All Comers'

Description:

In the Pulmonology Ward, the cohort will encompass 'All Comers'-any patient referred for PFTs who meets the inclusion criteria. This cross-sectional observational study will screen all eligible patients presenting at the ward, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound in this diverse patient population.

Treatment:

Device: Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Rabin Medical Center Pulmonology Ward - 'All Comers'

Description:

In the Pulmonology Ward, the cohort will encompass 'All Comers'-any patient referred for PFTs who meets the inclusion criteria. This cross-sectional observational study will screen all eligible patients presenting at the ward, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound in this diverse patient population.

Treatment:

Device: Point-of-Care Ultrasound