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NCT03520374 Bedside Ultrasound of Gastric Contents in Pediatric Populations

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT03520374
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Stanford University
Condition Gastric Contents
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2018-08-02
Primary Completion 2025-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 2 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Ultrasonography

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2018-08-02 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patients must: 1. be between ages of 2-60 years of age 2. have parental consent for children 2-17 years of age, or if the participant is 18 years or older, the participant must sign the ICF for them self as an adult 3. undergoing interventional radiology procedures under general anesthesia or located at an inpatient/outpatient facility at LPCH if they are a pediatric patient 4. must be over 18 years of age if a healthy volunteer Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing emergent surgical procedures 2. BMI greater than 24

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ban CH Tsui, MD

✉ bantsui@stanford.edu

📞 6504970927

Principal Investigator

Ban CH Tsui, MD

STUDY DIRECTOR

Stanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03520374 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 2 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Gastric Contents. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03520374 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03520374 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bantsui@stanford.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03520374 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stanford, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03520374 clinical trial?

NCT03520374 is sponsored by Stanford University. The principal investigator is Ban CH Tsui, MD at Stanford University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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