ER docs test ultrasound skills on belly muscles for better pain control
NCT ID NCT06955013
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether emergency room doctors can use ultrasound to clearly see the muscle layers in the belly wall, which is needed for a type of pain block called a TAP block. About 118 healthy adults will get an ultrasound scan of their abdomen. The goal is to see if body size affects the doctor's ability to get a good image. No medications or injections are given.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 118 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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 consists of adult patients aged 18 and over who visit an academic community emergency department (ED) with an annual volume of approximately 69,000 patients. These patients are approached by emergency medicine residents during their ultrasound rotation and are asked to participate in the study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Adult patients aged 18 and over * Willingness to participate: Patients who are willing to undergo the ultrasound procedure and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age: Pediatric patients (under 18 years old) * Consent: Patients unable to sign consent for themselves, including non-English speakers, patients with dementia or altered mental status * At-Risk Populations: Pregnant patients, prisoners, and minors * Infectious Considerations: Patients under isolation precautions or with open wounds/skin injury in the abdominal/flank area
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Corewell Health Lakeland
RECRUITINGSaint Joseph, Michigan, 49085, United States
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