Learning Curves of Gastric Ultrasound for Novel

February 15, 2021 updated by: Mahidol University

The Feasibility of Ultrasound for the Qualitative Assessment of Gastric Content, and Determine the Reliability of This Novel Tool in Gastric Volume Measurements When Performed by Novice Gastric Sonographers

Various studies have shown that gastric sonography can reliably provide information on both qualitative (nature of content) and quantitative (volume) aspects of gastric content. A recent study has suggested that a minimum of 33 scans is needed to achieve a 95% success rate in the qualitative assessment of gastric ultrasound. However, as the risk and severity of aspiration are also influenced by gastric volume, further study concerning quantitative assessment is warranted.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This study are conducted to affirm the feasibility of ultrasound for the qualitative assessment of gastric content, and determine the reliability of this novel tool in gastric volume measurements when performed by novice gastric sonographers. Two novels in gastric ultrasound learn from online materials, including educational videos and picture library through www.gastricultrasound.org and www.usra.ca. 1-hour lecture with discussion and 1-hour interactive hands-on with expert in gastric ultrasound. Then the novels were tested for the accuracy and reliability of their skills from 50 volunteers gastric ultrasound assessment.

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 Contact

Study Locations

      • Bangkok, Thailand, 10700
        • Recruiting
        • Siriraj Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Pawinee Pangthipampai, M.D.

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 to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Fifty healthy volunteers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age between 18 to 70 years old with an American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status class I to II

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI > 40 kg/m2; pregnancy; diabetes mellitus; a history of upper gastrointestinal tract disease (including hiatal hernia and gastric tumors); and previous surgical procedures on the esophagus, stomach, or upper abdomen.

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: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The accuracy of qualitative ultrasound assessment of gastric content in novel gastric sonographers
Time Frame: 3 months
Number of volunteers which novel gastric sonographers are correct to identify whether is empty, fluid or solid (percentage)
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
An interrater reliability of the quantitative ultrasound assessment of the gastric volume
Time Frame: 3 months
Using the result of cross sectional area from both novel gastric sonographers
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Pawinee Pangthipampai, M.D., Siriraj Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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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 (Actual)

January 15, 2019

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2021

Study Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

February 18, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 18, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2021

Last Verified

February 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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