A Study Of Ultrasound Probe Force Thresholds During Transthoracic Echocardiography

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to measure and describe ultrasound probe force and torque used during routine transthoracic echocardiography and identify ranges associated with patient comfort and adequate image quality, providing reference data for future robotic and AI-assisted echocardiography systems.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18–80
Undergoing clinically indicated TTE
Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to consent
Unable to follow instructions
Hemodynamically unstable
Chest wall wounds, recent cardiac or thoracic surgery within past 6 months, or significant chest wall pain at baseline

Sonographer Inclusion Criteria:

Cardiac sonographer employed in the echocardiography laboratory
Trained on the study protocol and use of the modified probe with the force/torque sensor
Willing to provide oral consent

Sonographer Exclusion Criteria:

Declines participation
Unable to complete study training requirements

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/23/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Hayan Jouni, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Kayla Syring 5075386990 syring.kayla@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Hayan Jouni, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Kayla Syring

5075386990

syring.kayla@mayo.edu

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