Role of Upper Airway Ultrasound in Predicting Weaning Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

May 5, 2026 updated by: Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed Elsayed, Fayoum University

The goal of the study is to know the role of upper airway ultrasound in predicting weaning outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients , and the question is ,Is it the best to use or the conventional criteria of weaning

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Assessment of upper airway using ultrasound to show it's value in weaning and extubation

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Egypt
- Faiyum Governorate
  - Al Fayyum, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
    - Fayoum University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

mechanically ventilated patients for 48 hours or more and passed spontaneous breathing trials.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient's age more than eighteen years.
Patients passed spontaneous breathing trials.
hemodynamically stable patients

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients that are younger than 18 years old.
Patients that hemodynamically unstable
Patients didn't pass spontaneous breathing trials.
diaphragm dysfunction
lung congestion

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
measuring the Air column width difference of the upper airway by using upper airway ultrasound for prediction of weaning outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients. Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year.	through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fayoum University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 12, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 12, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)