UltrasonographyNCT01143922
Role of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies
An observational study of Ultrasonography and Gastrointestinal Disease, run by All India Institute of Medical Sciences at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Currently available investigating modalities like CT scans, MRI etc although have a high accuracy in staging of gastrointestinal(GI) tract malignancies, are not correct in all cases . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ultrasonography, Gastrointestinal Disease, Malignancy
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- Aug 2009to not given
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 10 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All patients with GI tract malignancies undergoing surgery
Who may be able to join
- Patients with GI tract malignancies
Who cannot join
- Patients who refuse consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
India1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
AIIMS
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 010029
Gaurav N Chaubal, MS Gen Surg
About this study
Currently available investigating modalities like CT scans, MRI etc although have a high accuracy in staging of gastrointestinal(GI) tract malignancies, are not correct in all cases . The aim of this study is to assess the role of intraoperative ultrasound as a modality to increase the staging accuracy of GI tract malignancies
- Conditions
- Ultrasonography, Gastrointestinal Disease, Malignancy
- Keywords
- Intraoperative ultrasound, GI tract malignancies, modality, ultrasound, staging modality
- Medical subject headings
- Gastrointestinal Diseases, Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with gastrointestinal tract malignancies | All patients with GI tract malignancies undergoing surgery will be subjected to intraoperative ultrasound |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for UltrasonographyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01143922
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IOUS
- Status last verified
- Jan 2010
- First submitted
- 14 Jun 2010
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2010
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jun 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Role of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01143922
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IOUS
- Conditions
- Ultrasonography, Gastrointestinal Disease, Malignancy
- Keywords
- Intraoperative ultrasound, GI tract malignancies, modality, ultrasound, staging modality
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2009
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Currently available investigating modalities like CT scans, MRI etc although have a high accuracy in staging of gastrointestinal(GI) tract malignancies, are not correct in all cases . The aim of this study is to assess the role of intraoperative ultrasound as a modality to increase the staging accuracy of GI tract malignancies
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with gastrointestinal tract malignancies | – | –All patients with GI tract malignancies undergoing surgery will be subjected to intraoperative ultrasound |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All patients with GI tract malignancies undergoing surgery
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with GI tract malignancies
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients who refuse consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Ultrasonography and Gastrointestinal Disease, run by All India Institute of Medical Sciences at 1 site in India.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Gaurav N Chaubal, MS Gen Surg (9953962913, gauravdr18@yahoo.co.in), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jun 2010.