Exploring the Use of Point of Care Ultrasound by General Practitioners in France
How Point-of-care Ultrasound Affects the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Process in General Practice. A Prospective Follow-up Study in France
This study looks at how family doctors in France use Point of Care Ultrasound in their practice to see how it helps with diagnosing and treating patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sorbonne University Academic / other |
| Locations | 17 sites (Anglet and 16 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04583670 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how general practitioners (GPs) in France utilize Point of Care Ultrasound (POC-US) in their practice over a one-month period. GPs will document their use of POC-US, including indications, organs scanned, findings, and the impact on diagnostic and therapeutic processes. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of POC-US usage in general medicine, addressing the lack of current guidelines and recommendations in France. This research is part of a broader European initiative to understand the role of POC-US in primary care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are general practitioners in France who regularly use POC-US in their clinical practice.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive care from general practitioners utilizing POC-US may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the diagnostic accuracy and treatment pathways for patients in general practice.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been few recent studies on POC-US in general practice, this study aims to fill a gap in the literature and is part of an ongoing international effort, suggesting a potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * minimum use of POCUS on two anatomical areas * GP activity for minimum two days / week * A minimum of two scanning probes * Previous participation in formal education in the use of POC-US * Minimum six-month experience with POCUS in general practice. * Estimated use of POCUS on a daily basis (average) Exclusion Criteria: * Conflict of interest, e.g. if the GP is part of the research group or if the GP has/had direct financial interest in selling ultrasound devices. * If less than five patients have been enrolled
Where this trial is running
Anglet and 16 other locations
- Centre Erdian SOS Médecins — Anglet, France (Completed)
- Maison de santé — Avon, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet médical — Conches-en-Ouche, France (Completed)
- CMS Salvador Allende — La Courneuve, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet de médecine générale — Le Pecq, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet médical — Limay, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet médical — Mirabeau, France (Completed)
- Cabinet IPSO — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet médical — Paris, France (Completed)
- Maison médicale — Pont-Croix, France (Recruiting)
- Cabinet médical — Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France (Completed)
- Maison médicale — Saint-Nom-la-Bretêche, France (Completed)
- Cabinet médical — Saint-Étienne, France (Completed)
- Cabinet médical — Strasbourg, France (Completed)
- Cabinet médical Le Vallet — Vallet, France (Completed)
- SOS médecins — Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France (Completed)
- Maison Médicale — Égly, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Roxane Liard — General Practice Department Sorbonne University
- Study coordinator: Mariela Skendi, MD, MSc
- Email: mariela.skendi@sorbonne-universite.fr
- Phone: 0113340011397
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.