Characterization of Fetal Lung With Quantitative Ultrasound

Part of paid clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study ID
NCT06722365
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Fetal Lung Imaging
  • Respiratory Complication

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 45 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Backscatter Quantitative Ultrasound — DEVICE
    The intervention consists of a regular abdominal ultrasound scan for fetal evaluation. The difference with a regular scan is that the scanner used to image the fetus provides access to raw/unprocessed ultrasound echo data that can be extracted from the scanner and processed offline (after acquisition) to extract compute backscatter quantitative ultrasound (bQUS) features. Thus, data acquisition does not represent a significant departure from conventional fetal imaging protocols. Other than the time needed to acquire the images, the participant will not perceive any difference from a regular fetal ultrasound scan.

Study Details

The purpose of the study is to show if it's possible to use a special kind of ultrasound called backscatter quantitative ultrasound (bQUS) to check on a baby's lungs when the mother is 36 weeks pregnant. 16 participants will be on study for a single 30 minute ultrasound between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 17, 2024
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Jun 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
16 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: 36 Weeks Pregnant

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of Participants Enrolled as a Proxy for the Feasibility of bQUS to collect technically viable data [ Time Frame: data collected over a single study visit (up to 30 minutes) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Meriter HospitalMadisonWisconsin53715-

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