Clinical trials: Ultrasonography
Chronic Ulcer of Lower Extremity
Healing Rate of Leg Wounds Treated With Contact and Noncontact Ultrasound: The VIP Ultrasound Protocol
Wound healing rate is higher when contact ultrasound therapy is followed by noncontact ultrasound therapy on sub-acute and chronic lower extremity ulcers of various etiologies requiring selective debridement, as compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT02045303
- Testing
- Contact Ultrasound Therapy, Noncontact Ultrasound Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Health Resources
Ultrasound
Comparison of Patient Satisfaction Using Heated Versus Room Temperature Ultrasound Gel
The purpose of this single-blind, randomized control trial will be to investigate whether simply having warmed gel, as compared to room-temperature gel, during a bedside ultrasound significantly improves patient satisfaction…
- Trial name
- HUGS (NCT03135379)
- Testing
- Heated ultrasound gel, Room temperature gel
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
MRI Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation, Localized Prostate Cancer
MRI- Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Localized Prostate Cancer
Primary purpose : Evaluation of the efficiency and safety of an alternative global prostate treatment in localized prostate cancer.
- Conditions
- MRI Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation, Localized Prostate Cancer, Ablation Therapy
- Trial name
- MRI-TULSAP (NCT03996005)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate Tissue
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Acute Pain
TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine in Robotic Hysterectomy
The purpose of the study is to compare pain control after robotic hysterectomy surgery using either liposomal bupivacaine or Bupivacaine when injected during a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block.
- Trial name
- NCT02289079
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Liver Metastases From Colorectal Primary Cancer
Ultrasound Liver Intraoperative Imaging With SonoVue®
Hypothesis: Use of contrast ultrasound showed interesting results, which can increase ultrasonography sensitivity performed during surgery in the evaluation of operable liver metastases.
- Trial name
- ULIIS (NCT01880554)
- Testing
- Contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasound
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Simulator-based Training of Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia
The Effects of the STAR Maneuver on UGRA Training
Volunteers will watch a training video demonstrating how to place a needle in the correct position while keeping it visible. Later the volunteers will be placed in front of a set up identical to the video, and asked to…
- Trial name
- NCT02032420
- Testing
- STAR, ART
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Brachial Plexus Blockade
Comparison Between Epinephrine and Clonidine as Adjuvants to Lidocaine in Axillary Brachial Plexus Block.
Adjuncts to local anaesthetics for the peripheral nerve blocks such as epinephrine, clonidine and opioids have been widely used to enhance quality, duration of anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT03207022
- Testing
- axillary brachial plexus block
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Cork University Hospital
Congenital Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Defect
A Pilot Study of Optic Nerve Ultrasound Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the incidence of subtle increases in intracranial pressure (ICP) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), measured by non-invasive…
- Trial name
- NCT03757312
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Marco Corridore
Pancreatic Cancer
Comparison of Back-loaded vs Preloaded Fiducial Needles in EUS-guided Fiducial Marker Placement in Pancreatic Cancer.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has been pivotal in accomplishing image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) in patients with pancreatic cancer by allowing precise contouring and identification of target lesions in the pancreas via…
- Trial name
- NCT02332863
- Testing
- Back-loaded Needle (Device), Preloaded Needle (Device)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Periorbital Wrinkles
Reducing Wrinkles Around the Eyes Using the Ulthera® System
The purpose of this prospective, multi-center, single treatment study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with the non-invasive treatment to reduce wrinkles around the eyes utilizing the Ulthera® System to deliver…
- Trial name
- NCT01368900
- Testing
- Ulthera® System treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ulthera, Inc
Shoulder Injury
Ropivacaine Block Alone or With Perineural or Systemic Dexamethasone for Pain in Shoulder Surgery
Pre-operative perineural injection of dexamethasone mixed with local anesthetic in peripheral nerve blockade for orthopedic surgery has been shown to prolong the length of analgesia, improve visual analog pain scores, decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT01450007
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Dexamethasone, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Von-Hippel Lindau, Kidney Disease, Chronic
Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound as a Screening Tool for Kidney Cancer in Patients With Von-Hippel Lindau
The purpose of this study is to determine if contrast-enhanced ultrasound can detect abnormal features of kidney lesions in patients with Von-Hippel Lindau with the same accuracy as conventional ultrasound and contrast-enhanced…
- Trial name
- CEUS-VHL (NCT03907657)
- Testing
- Perflutren lipid microsphere, Sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Spine Disease, Spinal Stenosis
CEUS For Intraoperative Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury following posterior decompression in patients suffering from chronic, cervicothoracic spinal cord compression is a known complication with multiple etiologies.
- Conditions
- Spine Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Spinal Cord Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05530798
- Testing
- Definity Perflutren Lipid Microsphere Ultrasound Contrast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Radiofrequency Ablation
Investigators intend to evaluate the efficiency of Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy to treat papillary thyroid carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT04129411
- Testing
- RFA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Accidental Puncture of Artery During Catheter Insertion
Ultrasound Guided Technique for Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the success rate using ultrasound as guidance during central venous cannulation in pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02687126
- Testing
- Central Venous Catheterization
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Chemoembolization, Therapeutic
Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Chemoembolization
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of 2D and 4D contrast enhanced ultrasound for monitoring transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) response 1-2 weeks and 1 month post treatment as…
- Trial name
- NCT02764801
- Testing
- Ultrasound contrast agent (Contrast-enhanced ultrasound), Logiq E9 Scanner (Contrast-enhanced ultrasound)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Postoperative Pain
Ultrasound-guided Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Versus Periarticular Infiltration
This randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study clinical trial was designed to evaluate ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block with ropivacaine and periarticular infiltration with ropivacaine for postoperative pain…
- Trial name
- NCT02658240
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Elbow, Tennis
Percutaneous US Guided Elbow Tenotomy With the TenJet HydroSurgery System
To evaluate the acute and long-term clinical outcomes of tenotomy with the TenJet System in patients with elbow tendinosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03487250
- Testing
- TenJet System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- HydroCision, Inc.
Dual Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence
Sacral Neuromodulation in Dual Incontinence: Ultrasound and Afferent Nerve Sensation Assessment
Women with Dual Incontinence (DI) (both Urinary Incontinence (UI) and Fecal Incontinence (FI)) often have more bothersome symptoms, quality of life impact, and sexual dysfunction than those with just UI or FI.
- Conditions
- Dual Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Sacral Neuromodulation
- Trial name
- SaNDI (NCT02357784)
- Testing
- Neurometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pain
Trial of Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block on Isolated Femur Fracture Using Echo Friendly Needles
This study aims to determine if there is any difference in the success rate of ultra-sound guided femoral nerve block performed with an echogenic needle versus a standard needle.
- Trial name
- TUFFEN (NCT02046317)
- Testing
- Femoral Nerve Block, Echogenic needle, Standard of care needle
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston