Clinical trials: Ultrasound or Ultrasonography
Pregnancy, Pain
VerTouch Device: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will compare the VerTouch device to palpation and ultrasound (US) techniques used to identifying the anatomic landmarks and optimal location for neuraxial access.
- Trial name
- NCT04630171
- Testing
- Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #3: Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Compare Ultrasound-guided Caudal Block to the Conventional Technique Based on Anatomical Landmarks
What Technique for Caudal Block in Children: Conventional or Ultrasound-guided
The goal of our study is to compare ultrasound-guided caudal block to the conventional technique based on anatomical landmarks.
- Trial name
- NCT06655571
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided caudal Block, Conventionel
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Tunis University
Mitral Valvulopathy, Atrial Fibrillation
Comparison of Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Between Surgical Ultrasonic Technology or Drug Therapy for Patients With AF Requiring Mitral Valve Surgery
In pre-operative cardiac surgery, 30 to 40% of patients with mitral valvulopathy have had episodes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) or are in permanent or chronic atrial fibrillation (CAF).
- Trial name
- EPICAF (NCT01649544)
- Testing
- EPICOR, Amiodarone
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Uterine Anteflexion, Parous Women
The Variation in Uterine Flexion Angle Before and After Voiding in Parous Women.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) account for approximately 25% of contraceptive methods used in France. However, their insertion can be painful for patients and challenging for practitioners, particularly due to the passage through…
- Trial name
- FLEXIMIX 2 (NCT07084766)
- Testing
- ultrasonography, pelvic
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Cardiac Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Healthy Volunteer
Exploratory Study of the Diagnostic Potential of an Innovative Thoracic Vibration Analysis Technique
Heart and lung disease are two major causes of hospitalisation and mortality in France (4-8). Together, these two diseases affect several million people in France, either acutely or chronically.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Healthy Volunteer, Aortic Stenosis Disease, Mitral Regurgitation
- Trial name
- AIRFORCE2 (NCT06661200)
- Testing
- SMC signal recording
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Plantar Fascitis
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Local Ozone Injection and Dextrose Prolotherapy Injection in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of local ozone injection and dextrose prolotherapy applications on pain and foot functions to compare the efficacy and to evaluate the thickness of the plantar fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT05984121
- Testing
- Local ozon injections, Local dextroz prolotherapy injections, Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pragmatic Study Comparing the Clinical Evlauation Methods ( C) and / or Ultrasound Method ( B or D) in Rheumatoid Arthritis to Adapt Treatment
This study compares different methods of clinical evaluation (C) and/or ultrasound (B or D) concerning the rheumatoid arthritis in order to monitore the treatment.
- Trial name
- BCD (NCT02410304)
- Testing
- Xrays, Ultrasound (B mode ), Ultrasound (D mode)
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 561 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Cardiac Arrest
Vfib by ECG or Echo During Cardiac Arrest
The goal of this study is to measure survival rates associated with patients presenting in cardiac arrest based on their electrocardiographic rhythm and their echocardiographic rhythm.
- Trial name
- REASON3-2021 (NCT04906252)
- Testing
- Echocardiography, Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 813 people
- Sponsor
- Romolo Gaspari
MRI in Evaluation of Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Incontinence (FI) is a Debilitating Physical and Psychological Disorder Characterizedbytheinvoluntary Loss of Flatus or Liquid/Solid Stool.
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a debilitating physical and psychological disorder characterizedbytheinvoluntary loss of flatus or liquid/solid stool.
- Trial name
- NCT07898748
- Testing
- 3DendoanalultrasoundversusexternalphasedarrayMRI inevaluationoffecal Incontinence
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Instrumental Delivery, NEC, Affecting Fetus or Newborn
PROPENSITY-ID: Sonographic and Clinical Assessment of Head Position Prior to Instrumental Delivery and Labour Outcomes
Instrumental delivery is performed in 3-15% of all births (1). Successful instrumental delivery avoids need for cesarean section with associated maternal surgical morbidity, risk from neonatal disimpaction and future pregnancy…
- Conditions
- Instrumental Delivery, NEC, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Second Stage Cesarean Delivery, Occiput Position
- Trial name
- PROPENSITYID (NCT05557097)
- Testing
- Intrapartum sonography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2,282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Parma
Crohn Disease (CD), Cryptoglandular Perianal Fistula
A Study Comparing Transperineal Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Endoscopic Ultrasound, and Examination Under Anesthesia to Detect and Classify Perianal Fistulas in Patients With Crohn's Disease or Fistulas of Unknown Cause
The goal of this study is to learn how well different imaging tests detect and describe perianal fistulas in adults with Crohn's disease or fistulas with no known cause (cryptogenic).
- Trial name
- TRANSIT CD (NCT07794410)
- Testing
- Transperineal Ultrasound (TPUS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India
Lung Neoplasms
Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Lung Biopsy With or Without Guide Sheath in Lung Tumors and the Analysis of Echoic Patterns of Lung Tumors and Mediastinal Lymph Nodes, and the Association Between Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy and EBUS Echoic Features.
1. Endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) is useful in localizing peripheral lung lesions. The EBUS, further combined with the guide sheath (GS) technique, has been reported to increase the yield of transbronchial biopsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00415337
- Testing
- endobronchial ultrasound
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Haemophilia, Hemophilia A
Synovial Proliferation on Routine Ultrasound: Active or Inactive?
There is cumulating evidence for the presence of non-observed or subclinical joint bleeding in patients with haemophilia. Early detection of active subclinical synovial proliferation would allow early intervention in order to…
- Conditions
- Haemophilia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B
- Trial name
- 2BEGIN (NCT06809972)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Van Creveldkliniek
Abortion
Surgical Evacuation of Abortion Under Ultrasonographic Guide
Abortion is considered the most common cause of fetal demise all over the world. The majority of cases occur in the first trimester.
- Trial name
- NCT02580175
- Testing
- Blinded evacuation, Evacuation under ultrasound guidance
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Adult Liver Carcinoma, Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm
KV-CBCT and Ultrasound Imaging in Guiding Radiation Therapy in Patients With Prostate, Liver, or Pancreatic Cancer
This clinical trial studies if kilo-voltage cone beam computed tomography (KV-CBCT) and ultrasound imaging works in guiding radiation therapy in patients with prostate, liver, or pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Adult Liver Carcinoma, Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm, Prostate Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02337465
- Testing
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, 3-Dimensional Ultrasound-Guided Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Uterine Fibroids
Study of Volume Reduction of Uterine Fibroids After Embolization or Microwave Treatment
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that occur most commonly in women of reproductive age. Symptoms of uterine fibroids may be heavy menstrual bleeding which may lead to anemia, pressure symptoms, bowel symptoms or urinary…
- Trial name
- MYOMIC1 (NCT02942537)
- Testing
- Microwave treatment, uterine artery embolization
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Breast Cancer Detection, Dense Breast Parenchyma
Delphinus SoftVue™ ROC Reader Study (DMT SV RRS3)
The purpose of this multi-reader, multi-case (MRMC) reader study is to evaluate reader performance when SoftVue™ automated breast ultrasound and screening mammography are combined, compared to screening mammography alone, in…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Detection, Dense Breast Parenchyma, Benign Breast Findings, Normal Breast Screening
- Trial name
- DMT SV RRS3 (NCT04260620)
- Testing
- Reading of Automated Breast Ultrasound in conjunction with Screening Mammography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc.
Malignancy or Benign of Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Needle-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for Evaluation of Malignant Lymph Nodes - a Pilot Study
Current modalities for lymph node staging in cancer can be limited. Needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) is a novel endoscopic technique, which is compatible with the 19-gauge FNA needle.
- Trial name
- NCT02939066
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shandong University
Pancreatic Tumor, Puncture
Comparison of Two Endoscopic Biopsic Needles for Pancreatic Tumors
This observational study compared quality of histological sampling of pancreatic EUS-FNB with the 20-gauge Procore® and 22-gauge Acquire® needles. In total, 68 patients were recruited.
- Trial name
- Mousquetaires (NCT03444051)
- Testing
- EUS-FNB with 20-gauge Procore® needle, EUS-FNB with 22-gauge Acquire® needle
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Société Française d'Endoscopie Digestive
Pain, Impairment, Light Touch Sensation
The Phonophoresis of Lidocaine Gel and Its Effect on Sensory Blockage
The optimisation of drug absorption through skin is of great value in modern therapy.Phonophoresis is the use of therapeutic ultrasound to increase percutaneous drug absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT01404468
- Testing
- pulsed ultrasound device with lidocaine, off device, continuous ultrasound device with lidocaine
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences