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NCT03687502 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
The Role of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in Appendicitis
A Phase 2 study of Acute Appendicitis, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 37
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03687502 is a Phase 2 study of Acute Appendicitis that has completed, run by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City. The registered enrollment target is 37 participants, below the 884-participant average among 4 other Acute Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03687502, a Phase 2 study of Acute Appendicitis, has completed, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 37 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study seeks to determine the efficacy of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in improving the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children, when compared to the standard grey-scale ultrasound.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- Children's Mercy Kansas City - Kansas City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 37 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-01-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-07-05 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03687502
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03687502 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 37 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 884-participant average among 4 other Acute Appendicitis trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, which has 184 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Acute Appendicitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres is the first listed.
NCT03687502 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03687502 about?
NCT03687502 is a clinical study titled "The Role of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in Appendicitis". This study seeks to determine the efficacy of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in improving the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children, when compared to the standard grey-scale ultrasound.
What is the current status of trial NCT03687502?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 37 participants. The study started on 2019-01-04. Estimated completion is 2022-07-05.
What conditions does trial NCT03687502 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Appendicitis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03687502?
The interventions under investigation include: Sulfur hexafluoride lipid-type A microspheres (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03687502?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, which has 184 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03687502 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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