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NCT02040896 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Who Contributes to the Ordering of CT Scans in Emergency Department Patients?

A clinical trial of Emergency, sponsored by Duke University.

Completed
Registry status
1,500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02040896 is a study of Emergency that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02040896, a study of Emergency, has completed, sponsored by Duke University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
1,500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The primary objectives are: 1. To investigate which healthcare workers and other individuals contribute to the decision to order computed tomography (CT) scans for emergency department (ED) patients. 2. To investigate the specific reasons healthcare workers and other individuals order or request CT scans for ED patients. 3. To determine the frequency of clinically important actions following CT scan results. Once the drivers of ED CT utilization are identified, interventions including education, incentives for compliance with evidence-based best practices, and interventions for noncompliance could be targeted appropriately.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University Hospital - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,500 participants
Start Date 2014-01
Est. Completion 2015-01

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02040896

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02040896 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Emergency appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT02040896 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02040896 about?

NCT02040896 is a clinical study titled "Who Contributes to the Ordering of CT Scans in Emergency Department Patients?". The primary objectives are: 1. To investigate which healthcare workers and other individuals contribute to the decision to order computed tomography (CT) scans for emergency department (ED) patients. 2. To investigate the specific reasons healthcare workers and other individuals order or request CT...

What is the current status of trial NCT02040896?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The study started on 2014-01. Estimated completion is 2015-01.

What conditions does trial NCT02040896 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Emergency.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02040896?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02040896 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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