N/A
Completed N=260
Comparison Of Chest Ultrasound Techniques To Identify Clinically Significant Pneumothorax
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02619591 ↗Enrolled (actual)
260
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Pneumothorax (Positive or Negative) — 17; 21 participants
Summary
Patients with chest trauma undergo ultrasound to detect a collapsed lung. Two techniques have been described. A single view for each hemi-thorax, and multiple views for each hemithorax. The investigators are comparing these two techniques in a randomized prospective trial.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pneumothorax (Positive or Negative) |
17; 21 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients who had trauma and are receiving a chest CT.
Exclusion Criteria
- Clinically Unstable
- Clinical care prevented ultrasound
- Patient with a chest tube in place
- Pregnant Women
- Prisoners
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02619591). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.