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NCT03520374 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Bedside Ultrasound of Gastric Contents in Pediatric Populations
A NA study of Gastric Contents, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03520374: Recruiting NA study of Gastric Contents, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT03520374 is a NA study of Gastric Contents that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03520374, a NA study of Gastric Contents, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Perioperative aspiration of gastric contents is a rare but serious adverse event. The risk of aspiration can be estimated by perioperative evaluation of stomach contents with ultrasound using a validated technique and scoring system. A lack of knowledge or familiarity is frequently cited by anesthesia providers as a rationale for not performing perioperative ultrasound assessments. The purpose of this study is to determine whether novice ultrasonography users (medical students, undergraduates, or inexperienced anesthesiologists) can be effectively taught a technique to evaluate stomach contents as compared to experts in ultrasonography.
Primary Outcome
The gastric evaluation of novice and expert ultrasonographers will be compared based on a 3-point numerical evaluation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Ultrasonography
Study Locations (1)
California
- LPCH/SHC - Stanford
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03520374 shows while recruiting
NCT03520374 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Gastric Contents appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasonography is the first listed.
NCT03520374 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03520374 about?
NCT03520374 is a clinical study titled "Bedside Ultrasound of Gastric Contents in Pediatric Populations". Perioperative aspiration of gastric contents is a rare but serious adverse event. The risk of aspiration can be estimated by perioperative evaluation of stomach contents with ultrasound using a validated technique and scoring system. A lack of knowledge or familiarity is frequently cited by anesthes...
What is the current status of trial NCT03520374?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2018-08-02. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03520374 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gastric Contents.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03520374?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasonography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03520374?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03520374 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03520374's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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