Role Of Multi-detector Computed Tomography In Differentiation Between Different Types Of Ascites

September 14, 2020 updated by: Merna youssef nemr, Assiut University
Role Of Multi-detector Computed Tomography In Differentiation Between Different Types Of Ascites

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  1. To detect accuracy of MDCT in differentiation between different types of ascites and its underlying cause .
  2. To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of measuring the CT density of the ascitic fluid (in Housefield units) to differentiate between different types of ascites in comparison to aspiration cytology results.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

88

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients who are diagnosed with ascites by clinical examination or by any other investigations such as ultrasound.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients who are diagnosed with ascites by clinical examination or by any other investigations such as ultrasound.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with bleeding tendancy and on anticoagulant drugs.-
  • Patients who are pregnant .

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

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
differentiate between different types of ascites and its underlying cause
Time Frame: 2022
differentiate between different types of ascites and its underlying causes by measuring the CT density of the ascitic fluid (in Hounsfield units)
2022

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Assiut University

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 (Anticipated)

October 19, 2020

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2022

Study Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 20, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

September 16, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 16, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2020

Last Verified

September 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Hounsfields units

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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