Breath carbon dioxide test to help detect pulmonary hypertension
Tests a breath carbon dioxide measurement in adults suspected of having pulmonary hypertension.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Endtidal Carbon Dioxide for Earlier Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension
Key facts
- Where
- Giessen, GermanySee the site
Where in Germany
- University Clinic Giessen and MarburgGiessen, GermanyNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Giessen
- Trial code
- NCT03388476
- Record updated
- 19 May 2022
- Original description
Measurement of the endtidal carbon dioxide by capnography to exclude or to ensure the diagnosis pulmonary hypertension. The aim of the study is to obtain an endtidal carbon dioxide cut-off value for the diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary hypertension as an easily measurable and cheap diagnostic tool in patients with suspicion of pulmonary hypertension.Read full original descriptionShow less
Endtidal Carbon Dioxide for Earlier Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Suspicion of Pulmonary Hypertension
Measurement of the endtidal carbon dioxide by capnography to exclude or to ensure the diagnosis pulmonary hypertension. The aim of the study is to obtain an endtidal carbon dioxide cut-off value for the diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary hypertension as an easily measurable and cheap diagnostic tool in patients with suspicion of pulmonary hypertension.
Inclusion: Age > 18 years, suspicion of pulmonary hypertension, planned or accomplished right heart catheterization.
Exclusion: none.