CompletedNot Applicable

Comparitive Effectiveness of PME Versus Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

United States200 participantsStarted 2012-06

Plain-language summary

A new hand held pocket echo device (GE Vscan) has now become available to clinicians, with limited data available comparing the effectiveness of this device as a screening tool when compared to traditional transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The investigators are evaluating the effectiveness of this hand-held echo (HHE) device in detecting cardiac pathology in a both an inpatient and outpatient clinical setting as compared to a comprehensive TTE evaluation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. All subjects with an order for a routine transthoracic echocardiogram based on clinical indications.
. Vscan images will be obtained to evaluate multiple parameters (noted on research summary).
. Immediately after Vscan imaging, a complete transthoracic echocardiogram will be performed.
. Images will be compared between the Vscan device and the traditional transthoracic echocardiogram.

Exclusion criteria

. Subjects who had a limited transthoracic echocardiography (i.e limited views)
. Vscan imaging not attempted for a certain parameter

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Comparison of HHE and TTE results

Timeframe: 1 time

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02141269

SponsorScripps Translational Science Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-05

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