N/A Completed N=124 Randomized Single-blind Diagnostic

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction Using Heated Versus Room Temperature Ultrasound Gel

Ultrasound

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03135379 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

124

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2018

Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Satisfaction — 87.6; 83.9 units on a scale

Summary

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 scores.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Patient Satisfaction	87.6; 83.9	—
SECONDARY Ultrasound Image Quality	4; 4	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adults aged 18-89 years
Patients require bedside ultrasound

Exclusion Criteria

Patients under age 18
Patients over age 89
Pregnant women
Altered mental status
Incarcerated
Military basic trainees
Primary language other than English
Patients with open or broken skin over areas requiring ultrasound gel application

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