Handheld (point-of-care) ultrasound use in free clinics and street medicine

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Researchers will record details from clinically indicated point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exams performed during routine visits at an Indianapolis free clinic and on street medicine encounters. They will document the type of ultrasound performed, the findings, and whether the ultrasound led clinicians to change diagnosis or treatment plans. A 30-day follow-up using medical record review or phone/email contact will track clinical outcomes and compare POCUS findings with any formal radiology studies. The study enrolls adults treated by the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic or the street medicine team who consent to data collection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Indiana University
  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Daniel Brenner, MD PhD — Indiana University
• Study coordinator: Ian Oechsle, MD
• Email: ioechsle@iu.edu
• Phone: 317-847-9594

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.