Clinical trials: Ultrasonography
Postoperative Analgesia, Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
Adductor Canal Block for Medial Compartment Knee Arthroplasty
This study will evaluate the affects of a single injection ultrasound-guided adductor canal block for patients undergoing robotic-assisted (MAKOplasty) medial UKA (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty).
- Trial name
- NCT01818531
- Testing
- Adductor canal block, Lumbar plexus block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hypercholesterolemia
GLobal Assessment of Plaque reGression With a PCSK9 antibOdy as Measured by intraVascular Ultrasound
This study will evaluate whether low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) lowering with evolocumab (AMG 145) results in greater change from baseline in percent atheroma volume (PAV) at week 78 than placebo in adults with coronary artery…
- Trial name
- GLAGOV (NCT01813422)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 226 sites in United States, Argentina and 30 more
- Volunteers
- 970 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Hip Injuries
Ultrasound Guided Local Infiltration Analgesia for Hip Arthroscopy
This study is being undertaken to compare the pain control using either bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine. Liposomal bupivacaine can potentially provide pain relief lasting up to 72 hours while regular bupivacaine can…
- Trial name
- NCT01907191
- Testing
- liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
Kidney Failure
1-deamino 8-d-arginine Vasopressin (DDAVP) in Percutaneous Ultrasound-guided Renal Biopsy
The investigators evaluated the effect of pre-biopsy treatment with 1-deamino-8-D-arginine (DDAVP) on the incidence of post-biopsy bleeding complications.
- Trial name
- NCT00748072
- Testing
- DDAVP, saline solution
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bari
Diaphragm Disease
Replaceability of Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Hemidiaphragm Excursion
Precise measurement of diaphragm function is difficult. Several methods exist. No are sufficiently validated. With this study, the investigators wish to investigate the validity of different ultrasound and radiological methods…
- Trial name
- NCT04098939
- Testing
- Diaphragm evaluation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Skin Laxity, Wrinkles
A Retrospective Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Ulthera System
Up to 120 subjects within the study site's practice who have already had an Ultherapy™ treatment to the face and neck will be enrolled to monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT01519934
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ulthera, Inc
Depression, Anxiety Disorders
Investigating Transcranial Ultrasound as a Potential Intervention for Depression
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Because a significant number of people with depression do not respond to medication or therapy, alternative treatment options are greatly needed.
- Trial name
- NCT02685488
- Testing
- Transcranial Ultrasound Power
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Forearm Fracture, Ultrasound
Trial of Ultrasound Guidance for Reduction of Pediatric Forearm Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to assess the utility of ultrasound guidance in the closed reduction of pediatric forearm fractures in the pediatric emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT03097757
- Testing
- Ultrasound - guided fracture reduction, Standard of care fracture reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Stroke
Visualization of Cerebral Arteries Using Contrast-Enhanced Transcranial Ultrasound in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to find out more about the usefulness of ultrasound in combination with a contrast solution to look for blood vessel blockage or occlusion in the brains of stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00282841
- Testing
- ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Development of LIFU for Clinical Purposes
Investigation of Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound Parameters
This project examines the effects of different brain stimulation settings on muscle contractions. The investigators believe this study will help to better understand noninvasive brain stimulation techniques that may have the…
- Trial name
- NCT05134233
- Testing
- Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Prolonged Labor
Ultrasound Prediction of Prolonged Labour
This observational study is designed to correlate findings on ultrasound with manual palpation, and to consider if delivery outcome can be predicted with help of ultrasound.
- Trial name
- NCT00915148
- Testing
- Ultrasound examination
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Helse Stavanger HF
Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy, Chronic PT
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection for the Treatment of Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy
The goal of this study is to find an effective treatment for chronic patellar tendinopathy (PT). Investigators will conduct a 32-week randomized controlled clinical trial to determine whether platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections…
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT01843504)
- Testing
- platelet rich plasma, saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Child, Anesthesia
Optimal Inspiratory Pressure for Facemask Pressure-controlled Ventilation in Children
The purpose of this study is to find an optimal inspiratory pressure to provide adequate tidal volume and prevent gastric insufflation in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02471521
- Testing
- Mask ventilation, Rocuronium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Tendinopathy, Hip Pain
Platelet-rich Plasma vs. Whole Blood for Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy
Gluteus medius tendinopathy, which is often referred to as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, is characterized by pain in the lateral aspect of the hip that is aggravated by side lying, stair climbing, and walking.
- Trial name
- NCT02978833
- Testing
- PRP, Whole Blood, Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Malocclusion
The Effect of Ultrasound on Orthodontic Tooth Movement
To study whether or not the Aevo System™ medical device enhances the rate of tooth movement in human subjects who use orthodontic braces.
- Trial name
- NCT01828164
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SmileSonica Inc.
Infection
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
This study is being conducted in men scheduled to undergo transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUSP). Traditionally prior to prostate biopsy, an antibiotic, ciprofloxacin, has been given to men to prevent…
- Trial name
- NCT01659866
- Testing
- Ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cefuroxime
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 563 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Child
Femoral Central Venous Access Comparison of 2 Methods
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of the installation of femoral central venous catheter (CVC) ultrasound-guided real-time 2D versus the landmark method
- Trial name
- NCT02318940
- Testing
- central venous catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Device Malfunction, ICD
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Imaging During Transvenous Lead Extraction
The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging as a tool for grading the presence and characterization of intravascular lead adherence (ILA, or scarring) to cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Device Malfunction, ICD, Pacemaker Lead Dysfunction
- Trial name
- ISEE (NCT04055740)
- Testing
- IVUS Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Parkinson Disease
LIFUP for Treatment of Motor Deficits in Parkinson's Disease
The study will test the feasibility of using Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation (LIFUP) to treat motor symptoms in Parkinson's Disease (PD).
- Trial name
- LIFUP PD (NCT04593875)
- Testing
- Active LIFUP Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Evoked Retinal Response
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye).
- Trial name
- NCT01415453
- Testing
- Ultrasound Stimulus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University