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Pocket-Sized ultrasound could cut unnecessary tests at the Doctor's office

NCT ID NCT04127149

Diagnosis Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether giving family doctors a small, portable ultrasound machine helps them diagnose and manage eight common conditions (like pneumonia, kidney stones, and pregnancy issues) without needing extra tests. Over 160 patients took part, and researchers compared the number of follow-up exams and costs between doctors who had the ultrasound and those who didn't. The goal was to see if this tool makes care faster, cheaper, and less stressful for patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

166 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2019

Finished

Oct 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients age 18 and over * consulting their general practitioner for one of the 8 conditions below Exclusion Criteria: * patients who have already received an imagery exam for the acute episode justifying the consult * opposition to participate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abortion, Spontaneous bone fracture cholecystitis Cysts ectopic pregnancy phlebitis Pleural Effusion pneumonia Renal Colic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fracture of long bones Hepatic colic or cholecystitis Intra-uterine pregnancy or extra-uterine pregnancy or miscarriage Phlebitis Pleural effusion Pneumonia Renal colic Subcutaneous abscess or cyst

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maison de santé pluridisciplinaire Léopold Ollier

    Les Vans, 07140, France

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