Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Active, Not Recruiting Phase 4
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Summary
The purpose of the study is to generate pilot data describing test characteristics of contrast enhanced ultrasound in young children with concern for abdominal trauma. The primary objective in this study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) compared to abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) in the detection of abdominal solid organ injury in young children \< 8 years of age with concern for blunt abdominal trauma.
Protocol Amendment History 13 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 13 times since 2018-03-15; most recent amendment 2025-12-22.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2023-01-03
Status change: Active, Not Recruiting → Recruiting 2020-07-31
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2020-04-10
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2018-05-11
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03473249
Lead Sponsor Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Conditions Abdominal Injuries, Physical Abuse, Accidental Fall, Motor Vehicle Injury
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2018-05-09
Primary Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-24