Status:
COMPLETED
Emergency Ultrasound of the Gallbladder
Lead Sponsor:
Christiana Care Health Services
Conditions:
Gallbladder Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fasting for 8 hours prior to ultrasonography for cholelithiasis (gallbladder pain) is needed.
Detailed Description
Ultrasonography of the gallbladder is currently the diagnostic modality of choice in determining cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. Historically this test has been performed in the Radiology suites whe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female between the ages of 18 and 75
- Ability to consent for study
Exclusion
- Inability to give informed consent
- Known pregnancy
- Prior cholecystectomy
- Inability to consume a fast food breakfast
- Known history of cholelithiasis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00388830
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2007
Last Update
November 2 2012
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Christiana Care Health Services
Newark, Delaware, United States, 19718