Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Clinical Trials

7 recruitingLast updated: June 18, 2026

There are 7 actively recruiting point of care ultrasound (pocus) clinical trials across 6 countries. Studies span Not Applicable. Top locations include Bologna, Italy, Durham, North Carolina, United States, Herlev, Capital Region, Denmark. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Trials at a Glance

7 actively recruiting trials for point of care ultrasound (pocus) are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 6 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 4 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Bologna, Durham, and Herlev. Lead sponsors running point of care ultrasound (pocus) studies include Indiana University, Kantonsspital Winterthur KSW, and Duke University.

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About Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)? There are currently 7 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Cardiac point-of Care Ultrasound Training Pathway for Emergency Department Advanced Practice Providers

Pulmonary Embolism (Diagnosis)Diagnostic ImagingImplementation Science+7 more
Duke University75 enrolled1 locationNCT07159269
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Central Venous Catheter Placement With Thoracic Ultrasound and Intracavity ECG Positioning

Feasibility StudiesPoint of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)Central Venous Catheter+1 more
York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust75 enrolled1 locationNCT07291869
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Assessment of LVOT VTI in Healthy Volunteers

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)Hemodynamic AssessmentBedside Ultrasonography
Medical University of Warsaw30 enrolled1 locationNCT07600931
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Point-of-care Ultrasound Utility in the Free Clinic Setting

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Indiana University50 enrolled1 locationNCT07556341
Recruiting
Not Applicable

The Spotlight Study: Early Identification of Post-Surgical Infections Using Bedside Ultrasound.

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)Surgical Site Infection (SSI)Emergency Laparotomies
Slagelse Hospital100 enrolled3 locationsNCT07549880
Recruiting

Internal Jugular Vein Ultrasound for Volume Status Assessment in Haemodialysis

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)HaemodialysisVolume Assessment
University of Bologna100 enrolled1 locationNCT07438613
Recruiting

Gastric Emptying Time in Traumatic Injuries

Trauma patientsAnesthesiaPoint of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)+4 more
Kantonsspital Winterthur KSW200 enrolled1 locationNCT06643325