Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Nasal Fractures (NCT06163209) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Nasal Fractures
Poland80 participantsStarted 2023-12-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this cross-sectional prospective observational study is to determine the efficacy of high-resolution ultrasonography in identifying and characterizing nasal bone fractures in adult patients with recent facial trauma. The primary questions it aims to answer are:
* Can high-resolution ultrasonography effectively detect nasal bone fractures?
* Is high-resolution ultrasonography capable of indirectly detecting septal fractures?
* What are the specificity and sensitivity of high-resolution ultrasonography in comparison to computed tomography scan?
Participants will undergo examination and treatment in accordance with current standards for nasal fracture management. Additionally, high-resolution ultrasonography will be performed during the initial physical examination, preceding any therapeutic interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* nasal trauma during the 14 days preceding examination
Exclusion Criteria:
* extensive facial injuries
* history of surgical or non-surgical interventions in the examined area
* history of nasal fracture
* refusal to participate, inability to give consent
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
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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
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Nasal Ultrasonography: a 10-step protocol.
Timeframe: Each participant will be assessed once, within 14 days of the nasal trauma.