NCT03376425 Transthoracic Shear-wave Ultrasound Elastography
| NCT ID | NCT03376425 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital |
| Condition | Elasticity Imaging Techniques |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-12-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 2,000 participants in total. It began in 2017-12-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to provide the information of tissue elasticity in different etiologies of pulmonary lesions and to validate the predictive value of shear-wave elastography in differentiating benign pulmonary lesions from malignant lesions.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Inclusion criteria: (1) Retrospective cohort from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 (2) Patients with radiographic evidence of pulmonary tumors 2. Exclusion criteria: (1) age \< 20 y/o (2) patients who can't hold their breath for 5 seconds
Contact & Investigator
Yao-Wen Kuo, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National Taiwan University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT03376425 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Elasticity Imaging Techniques. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT03376425 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT03376425 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kyw@ntu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT03376425 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT03376425 clinical trial?
NCT03376425 is sponsored by National Taiwan University Hospital. The principal investigator is Yao-Wen Kuo, MD at National Taiwan University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.