Quick ultrasound may spot bowel blockages without radiation
NCT ID NCT04848415
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can accurately detect or rule out bowel obstruction in 150 adults with abdominal pain. Doctors performed the ultrasound after a physical exam, then compared results to a CT scan. The goal is to see if this quick, radiation-free tool can reliably diagnose bowel blockages in the emergency room.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help emergency doctors quickly rule out bowel obstruction without radiation or a CT scan.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (150 people) comparing ultrasound to CT. Ultrasound may miss some cases, and results depend on the doctor's skill.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France