Ultrasound clues could predict dangerous dengue
NCT ID NCT07621848
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of patients with confirmed dengue infection who presented to healthcare facilities in Kassala, Sudan, between July 2024 and February 2025. All included patients had undergone abdominal ultrasonography as part of their clinical evaluation. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and imaging data were retrospectively collected and analyzed to assess the relationship between ultrasound findings and disease severity.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with laboratory-confirmed dengue infection (NS1 positive) * Patients who underwent abdominal ultrasonography during the course of illness * Availability of complete clinical, laboratory (including platelet count), and ultrasound data * Patients of all age groups and both sexes Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without confirmed dengue diagnosis * Patients with incomplete or missing clinical, laboratory, or ultrasound records * Patients with pre-existing hepatic, hematologic, or abdominal conditions that may affect ultrasound findings (e.g., chronic liver disease, malignancy) * Poor-quality or non-interpretable ultrasound images
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kassala Advanced Diagnostic Center
Kassala, Sudan
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