Free clinic ultrasound study aims to improve care for underserved
NCT ID NCT07556341
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how often doctors use a portable ultrasound device (POCUS) during checkups at free clinics and street medicine sites in Indianapolis. Researchers will track what they find and whether the ultrasound changes the patient's treatment plan. About 50 adults will take part, and their health will be checked again after 30 days.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \>18 years old * Presenting to either: street medicine team in Indianapolis, IN OR patients presenting to free clinic in Indianapolis, IN, AND Being treated by the Primary Investigatory AND Meeting one or more of specific indications (see study design) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \<18 years old * Patients unable to provide verbal consent * Patient refusal of ultrasound
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Indiana University
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46220, United States
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