Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Occult Fractures
May 19, 2008 updated by: Hadassah Medical Organization
The Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Fractures in the Ankle and Foot in Children When the X-Ray Does Not Demonstrate Fractures.
The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy and accuracy of Ultrasound in evaluating occult fractures.
We want to examine it on children that suffer from suspected fractures of the foot and ankle and the results of the x-ray are either negative or inconclusive.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Anticipated)
50
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
-
-
-
Jerusalem, Israel
- Hadassah Medical Organization
-
-
Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
No older than 11 years (Child)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- boys and girls aged <=15 years
- suspected fracture of the wrist or ankle (no later than one week after the injury)
- negative or inconclusive x-ray
Exclusion Criteria:
- unwillingness to sign informed consent
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Naum Simanovski, Dr., Hadassah Medical Organization
- Study Chair: Natalia Simanovski, Dr., Hadassah Medical Organization
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start
November 1, 2006
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
August 22, 2006
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 22, 2006
First Posted (Estimate)
August 23, 2006
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
May 20, 2008
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 19, 2008
Last Verified
May 1, 2008
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- SIM001- HMO-CTIL
This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.