Fracture Evaluated in Emergency Room by Ultra Sound (FREEUS)

November 17, 2017 updated by: University of Aarhus
The purpose of this study is to compare fracture diagnostic, conventional x-ray versus ultrasound.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Detailed Description

to compare fracture diagnostic, conventional x-ray versus ultrasound in an emergency room department.

Study Type

Observational

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

  • Denmark
      • Aarhus, Denmark, 8000
        • Aarhus University Hospital Emergency Dep.

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients in emergency room

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Recent trauma to the wrist, ankle or fingers
  • clinical exam by ER staff and x-ray indication.
  • informed concent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • open fracture
  • wounds
  • unstable fractures requiring cast immobilisation before x-ray
  • multi traumatised patients

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
ultrasound wrist
ultrasound finger
ultrasound ankle

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mogens P Jensen, phd, md, Dep. of Reumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark

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

December 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 19, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 20, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 17, 2017

Last Verified

September 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FREEUS

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