Variability in Transcranial Doppler Technique in Neuro-Critical Care Patients (NCT04583163) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Variability in Transcranial Doppler Technique in Neuro-Critical Care Patients
Stopped: Study was terminated due to resource limitations
United States3 participantsStarted 2020-09-22
Plain-language summary
This study aims to determine the inter- and intra-variability of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in neuro-critical care patients who are planned for consecutive daily TCD evaluations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adults 18 years of age or older
. Current hospitalization for a neurologic issue and admitted to the surgical intensive care unit.
. Undergoing daily transcranial Doppler imaging No
. English speaking patients and/or legally authorized representative (LAR)
Exclusion criteria
. Less than 18 years of age
. Patient is unable to obtain consent and no LAR is identified to provide consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Determine the Inter-variability of TCD Ultrasound - EDV Measurement
Timeframe: 3 consecutive days
2
Determine the Inter-variability of TCD Ultrasound - PFV Measurement
Timeframe: 3 consecutive days
3
Determine the Inter-variability of TCD Ultrasound - Depth Measurement
Timeframe: 3 consecutive days
4
Determine the Intra-variability of TCD Ultrasound - EDV Measurement
Timeframe: 3 Consecutive Days
5
Determine the Intra-variability of TCD Ultrasound - PFV Measurement
Timeframe: 3 Consecutive Days
6
Determine the Intra-variability of TCD Ultrasound - Depth Measurment