Ultrasound for Deep Vein Thrombosis
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will include approximately 50 patients who will be enrolled if there is suspicion of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Each patient will receive a point-of-care ultrasound performed by physicians in an outpatient clinic. All patients will receive a subsequent confirmatory gold standard venous duplex ultrasonography. The investigators will compare time to diagnosis and treatment initiation and evaluate short-term clinical outcomes, including pulmonary embolism, hospitalization, ICU care, and mortality.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who are patients at Penn State Health and show symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), such as leg pain or swelling. It's not specified who can't join, but typically those with conditions affecting the test accuracy would be excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Diagnosis
Participants receive a point-of-care ultrasound and a confirmatory venous duplex ultrasonography
Treatment
Initiation of treatment based on ultrasound results
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after diagnosis and treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study tests how quickly DVT can be diagnosed using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) by physicians in an outpatient setting, compared to the standard venous duplex ultrasonography. It aims to see if POCUS speeds up diagnosis and treatment initiation.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patient who is low risk for DVT had a positive POCUS study in office was referred for STAT DVT study.
Patient who is high risk for DVT had a positive POCUS study in office was referred for STAT DVT study.
Patient who is low risk for DVT had a negative POCUS study in office was referred for routine DVT study.
Patient who is high risk for DVT had a negative POCUS study in office was referred for STAT DVT study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
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