Clinical trials: Ultrasonography
Kidney Cancer
Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound for Detection and Characterization of Renal Mass Undergoing Open Partial Nephrectomy
The goal of this clinical research is to learn how effective an ultrasound contrast agent, called DEFINITY, is when used during ultrasound-guided surgery to remove part of one or both kidneys.
- Trial name
- NCT01894607
- Testing
- Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound, DEFINITY, Phone Call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Open Label Study to Assess the Predictability of Early Response to Certolizumab Pegol in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The study aims to evaluate the predictability of early response to Certolizumab pegol in combination with Methotrexate at one year in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- SPEED (NCT01443364)
- Testing
- Certolizumab pegol
- Where
- 18 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Italy s.p.a.
Traumatic Femur Fracture
Femoral Nerve Block for Femur Fracture Repair in Pediatrics
The purpose of this study is to prospectively compare post-operative pain relief in pediatric patients undergoing traumatic femur fracture repair who have received either a femoral nerve block with a lateral femoral cutaneous…
- Trial name
- NCT01759407
- Testing
- Ropivicaine, Epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Volume Deficiency of the Midface
Comparative Ultrasound Analysis of Two Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
To assess and compare tissue aggregation and visualization of two Hyaluronic Acid fillers via ultrasound
- Trial name
- RES (NCT05622851)
- Testing
- Restylane Contour, Juvederm Voluma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Comparative Effectiveness of Ultrasound and Paraffin Therapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of combining a wrist orthosis with either ultrasound therapy or paraffin bath therapy in treating carpal tunnel syndrome patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02278289
- Testing
- ultrasound, paraffin therapy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Oxygenation, Manual Ventilation
AMBU Bag Manual Ventilation vs. Transport Ventilator Mechanical Ventilation for Transport
This is a clinical trial to compare the oxygenation and ventilation performance between manual ventilation and mechanical ventilation when transporting cardiac patients to the ICU.
- Conditions
- Oxygenation, Manual Ventilation, Mechanical Ventilation, Point of Care Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT06006208
- Testing
- Hamilton C1 ventilator during transport to the ICU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Saphenous Nerve Block
Saphenous Nerve Block for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery have the option of having a nerve block administered by their Anesthesiologist. The nerve block numbs the foot and results in less post-operative nausea and vomiting, and better pain…
- Trial name
- NCT02382744
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guidance, Ultrasound guidance + nerve stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Brachial Plexus Blockade
Effect of Local Anaesthetic Dilution on the Characteristics of Ultrasound Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block
We propose to compare the effects of local anaesthetic dilution on the characteristics of the ultrasound guided axillary brachial plexus block.
- Trial name
- NCT03207035
- Testing
- Axillary brachial plexus block
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Cork University Hospital
Atherosclerosis
Detection of Plaque Inflammation by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Effects of Simvastatin on Plaque Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether FDG-PET is capable of detecting atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and monitoring the effects of statins on plaque inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00114504
- Testing
- simvastatin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Kurume University
Typical Facial Pain, Atypical Facial Pain
Ultrasound Guided Trigeminal Nerve Block for Typical or Atypical Facial Pain
Trigeminal neuralgia is a craniofacial pain syndrome that is typically characterized by unilateral severe, recurrent, electrical pain in one or more distributions of the trigeminal nerve.
- Trial name
- NCT02024724
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Triamcinolone, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Crohn Disease, Rectal Fistula
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Treatment With Humira for Crohn's Perianal Fistulas
This study is to assess whether utilizing endoscopic ultrasound(EUS) to guide treatment can improve durable fistula healing in patients with Crohn's perianal fistulas and to get preliminary information regarding the effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT00517296
- Testing
- EUA with seton placement if necessary, adalimumab, EUS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bone Injuries, Muscle Injuries
Impact of Volume Imaging Using Diagnostic Ultrasound
Determine if volume imaging can diagnose bone, ligament, muscle injuries.
- Conditions
- Bone Injuries, Muscle Injuries, Tendon Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT01601782
- Testing
- Ultrasound Scan, Ultrasound Scan using a General Electric Ultrasound Scanner Model Logiq E9 (model name).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Breast Cancer, Breast Diseases
Evaluation of TaiHao Breast Ultrasound Diagnosis Software
The BR-USCAD DS Module is a computer-assisted detection and diagnosis software based on a deep learning algorithm. This retrospective, fully-crossed, multi-reader, multi-case (MRMC) study aims to compare the performances of…
- Trial name
- NCT04551105
- Testing
- Reader Group X - Session 1, Reader Group Y - Session 1, Reader Group X - Session 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- TaiHao Medical Inc.
Liver Biopsy
Prospective Analysis of Value of Contrast-enhanced Sonography During Biopsies of Focal Liver Masses
The investigators plan to compare complication and success rates between two methods of ultrasound guidance for biopsy of liver lesions, contrast-enhanced and the current protocol without contrast.
- Trial name
- NCT03040323
- Testing
- Lumason 60.7Mg Powder for Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hydronephrosis, Ultrasound
Hand-carried Ultrasound to Assess Hydronephrosis
This study evaluates if trainees can accurately rule out dilation of the renal collecting system on ultrasound (hydronephrosis) using hand-carried ultrasound (HCU). Trainees will undergo a short ultrasound training program.
- Conditions
- Hydronephrosis, Ultrasound, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03774719
- Testing
- Hand-carried ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Heart Failure, Heart Failure Acute
B-lines Lung Ultrasound Guided ED Management of Acute Heart Failure Pilot Trial
Nearly 80% of acute heart failure (AHF) patients admitted to the hospital are initially treated in the emergency department (ED). Once admitted, within 30 days post-discharge, 27% of patients are re-hospitalized or die.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure Acute, Acute Cardiac Pulmonary Edema, Acute Cardiac Failure
- Trial name
- BLUSHED-AHF (NCT03136198)
- Testing
- LUS-guided strategy-of-care, Usual Care, Intravenous Loop Diuretic
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Peripheral Arterial Disease
A Non-significant Risk Clinical Study of Therapeutic Ultrasound for Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
This study is evaluating whether a therapeutic ultrasound device can improve blood flow to the leg with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Wound; Foot
- Trial name
- Dulcet (NCT05145439)
- Testing
- VibratoSleeve Therapeutic Ultrasound Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Vibrato Medical, Inc.
Mental Function
Ultrasonic Deep Brain Stimulation During Anesthetic Sedation
The purpose of this study is to see if mental functions take place during different levels of anesthesia. The researchers expect to gain a deeper understanding of mental function during different levels of anesthesia, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT05495945
- Testing
- Low-intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP), Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) using Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Incorporating Endoscopic Ultrasound and Elastography Towards Improving Outcomes of Pediatric Pancreatitis Management
The main reason for this research study is to find out more about acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis in children.
- Trial name
- NCT06068426
- Testing
- Transabdominal ultrasound Shear wave elastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Vitale MD
Contrast Media Reaction, Acute Renal Failure
IVUS Guidance to Reduce Contrast in Coronary Angioplasty
This study tests the hypothesis that ultrasound-guided PCI reduces contrast volume during the procedure.
- Trial name
- MOZART (NCT01947335)
- Testing
- IVUS-guided PCI
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- InCor Heart Institute