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Ultrasound for Diagnosing Costochondral Joint Separation

Turkey (Türkiye)51 participantsStarted 2025-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of ultrasound in detecting costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma. By comparing ultrasound findings to computed tomography (CT) results, the study seeks to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. The results will help improve the diagnosis and management of costochondral injuries while minimizing radiation exposure. The study is a prospective, interventional trial conducted at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 to 80 years * Patients with blunt thoracic trauma * Patients suspected of having costochondral joint separation * Patients who provide consent for ultrasound and CT imaging Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 or over 80 years of age * Patients with penetrating thoracic trauma * Patients with subcutaneous emphysema that prevents ultrasound evaluation * Patients allergic to ultrasound gel * Pregnant patients (as CT imaging is contraindicated) * Patients unable to undergo CT imaging * Patients who refuse to participate in the study * Obese patients (body mass index \>30), as ultrasound evaluation may be challenging

What they're measuring

Number of Participants with Accurate Ultrasound Diagnosis Compared to CT

Timeframe: Within the first 24 hours of patient admission.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06766721

SponsorCaner İşevi, MD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-01

Contact for this trial

Caner İşevi, MD

+903623121919 drcanerisevi@gmail.com