Using ultrasound to diagnose nasal fractures
High-resolution Point of Care Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Nasal Fractures: a 10-step Protocol
This study is testing if using ultrasound can help doctors better detect and understand nasal fractures in adults who have had recent facial injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Gdansk Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Gdańsk, Pomorskie) |
| Trial ID | NCT06163209 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of high-resolution ultrasonography in detecting and characterizing nasal bone fractures in adults who have experienced recent facial trauma. It will compare the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography to that of computed tomography scans. Participants will receive standard care for nasal fractures, with ultrasonography performed during the initial examination before any treatment is administered. The study seeks to improve the diagnostic process for nasal injuries, which are common yet often misdiagnosed.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who have sustained nasal trauma within the last 14 days.
Not a fit: Patients with extensive facial injuries or a history of nasal fractures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a more accurate and cost-effective method for diagnosing nasal fractures, reducing the need for more invasive imaging techniques.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasonography for nasal fractures is less common, similar studies in other areas of trauma imaging have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * nasal trauma during the 14 days preceding examination Exclusion Criteria: * extensive facial injuries * history of surgical or non-surgical interventions in the examined area * history of nasal fracture * refusal to participate, inability to give consent
Where this trial is running
Gdańsk, Pomorskie
- Medical University of Gdańsk — Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Grzegorz Śmigielski, M.D. — Medical University of Gdansk
- Study coordinator: Grzegorz Śmigielski, M.D.
- Email: g.smigielski@gumed.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 660 614 536
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.