Ultrasound may replace MRI for Kids' ankle injuries

NCT ID NCT03507972

Terminated Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether ultrasound can accurately diagnose ankle injuries in children aged 5 to 17. Researchers compared ultrasound results to MRI, which is considered the gold standard. The goal was to see if ultrasound could be a faster, radiation-free way to diagnose injuries in the emergency room.

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 could show that ultrasound is a reliable tool for diagnosing ankle injuries in children, potentially reducing the need for more expensive or time-consuming tests like MRI.
What could go wrong: This trial was terminated early with only 97 participants, so results may be limited. Ultrasound may not be as accurate as MRI for all types of injuries.

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