ULTRASOUND

This study tests a new 3D ultrasound machine to see if it can better detect tiny new blood vessels inside fatty plaques in the neck arteries. These plaques can cause strokes or heart attacks if they rupture. The study will involve 10 adults who already have carotid plaques and wi…

This study compares robotic ultrasound to traditional sonographer-led screening for breast cancer in 70,000 women aged 35-64. Participants receive a breast ultrasound either by a robot or a human, and researchers track how many cancers are detected and how well women follow up on…

This study looks at whether an ultrasound of the optic nerve can help doctors quickly detect brain swelling and inflammation in ICU patients with conditions like meningitis, stroke, or brain tumors. Researchers will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter and compare it with stan…

This study looks at whether adding a special ultrasound of the tonsils to the usual tests can help doctors diagnose oropharyngeal cancer more accurately. About 180 adults with suspected throat cancer will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets standard c…

This study tests whether a targeted ultrasound-guided nerve block can lower the body's stress response and improve pain control in adults having umbilical hernia repair. One hundred participants will receive either the block or standard care. The goal is to see if this approach r…

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a weight loss surgery. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 30-50 will be enrolled. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief and reduces the ne…

This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a numbing injection (penile block) before circumcision provides better pain relief and fewer complications than the standard method using anatomical landmarks. About 216 boys under 18 will be randomly assigned to one of the two t…

This study tests if a new needle procedure can help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment combines releasing a tight wrist ligament with injecting a sugar-water solution around the nerve. About 102 adults with moderate symptoms will be followed to see if the combinati…

This study looks at whether ultrasound measurements of the neck can help doctors predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult. About 500 adults having planned surgery with general anesthesia will have their neck scanned before the procedure. The goal is to see if these s…

This study aims to find kidney disease early in children by using simple urine and ultrasound tests. About 13,000 children from China will be screened and followed for 3-6 years. Those with abnormal results will be referred for further care. The goal is to build a system to predi…

This study looks at whether a simple bedside lung ultrasound can spot early signs of lung trouble in women admitted to the intensive care unit for pregnancy complications or gynecologic cancer. Researchers will track different ultrasound patterns and see how they relate to patien…

This study tests if teaching anesthesiologists to use ultrasound before giving spinal anesthesia leads to better results than the usual method of feeling for the right spot. Forty doctors will be trained and then perform the procedure on patients having leg surgery. The main goal…

This study looks at 600 adults with liver cirrhosis to see how well ultrasound and a shorter MRI scan find early liver cancer. Researchers will also track body composition and other health changes over time. The goal is to find better ways to monitor patients and predict who is a…

This study aims to develop an AI tool that can estimate a patient's total blood volume from ultrasound videos of major blood vessels. Researchers will record ultrasound clips from 800 adults scheduled for surgery and compare the AI's predictions to a reliable lab-based measuremen…

This study aims to better understand the physical causes of certain patterns seen on lung ultrasound images in people with interstitial lung disease or COPD. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with CT scans in 25 patients to link artifacts to specific lung changes. The …

This study looks at whether using ultrasound to check the heart, lungs, and diaphragm can help doctors know when surgical ICU patients are ready to come off a ventilator. About 190 adults who have been on a ventilator for at least 48 hours will take part. The goal is to create a …

This study looks at how carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects sleep quality. Researchers will compare 120 people with CTS to healthy volunteers using ultrasound and sleep questionnaires. The goal is to understand the link between nerve compression and poor sleep, without offering …

This study is testing whether a simple guide (a "landmark") on the forearm can help parents and staff place a numbing patch in the exact spot where a vein is likely to be found using ultrasound. The goal is to make starting an IV less stressful for young children. About 75 childr…

This study is testing two new ultrasound techniques to see if they can better detect fetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition where a baby is smaller than expected. Researchers will compare these scans in 60 pregnant women, some with healthy pregnancies and some with FGR. The …