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Ultrasound may slash radiation and costs for Kids' elbow breaks

NCT ID NCT07212036

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using ultrasound instead of X-rays can diagnose elbow fractures in children more efficiently. About 225 kids with elbow pain will be randomly assigned to get either an ultrasound or an X-ray. Researchers will compare costs, radiation exposure, time spent in the ER, and patient satisfaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Elbow Fractures Emergencies humerus fracture Monteggia's fracture Radial Head and Neck Fractures radius fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELBOW DISLOCATION ELBOW PAIN HUMERUS FRACTURES JAKOB II CLASSIFICATION RADIAL HEAD FRACTURES RADIAL HEAD OR NECK FRACTURES SUPRACONDYLAR HUMERUS FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Nemours Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States

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