Ultrasound clues could predict dangerous dengue

NCT ID NCT07621848

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 150 people with dengue fever to see if abdominal ultrasound findings, like gallbladder thickening or fluid in the belly, are linked to low platelet counts—a sign of severe disease. Researchers reviewed medical records and ultrasound images to find patterns that might help doctors spot serious cases early. The goal is to make ultrasound a practical tool for managing dengue in places where resources are limited.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help doctors use ultrasound to identify dengue patients at risk of severe complications earlier, especially in areas with limited resources.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study that only looks back at existing records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all dengue patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dengue disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENGUE FEVER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kassala Advanced Diagnostic Center

Kassala, Sudan

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