Comparing Conventional and Remote Ultraportable Ultrasound for Abdominal Exams in Adults with Viral Hepatitis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of abdominal ultrasound exams in patients with viral hepatitis. They aim to evaluate the performance of an ultraportable ultrasound device with remote radiology features against conventional ultrasound based on specific imaging criteria. The study also looks at patient satisfaction, comfort, and how consistently the ultraportable device can be used. Participants will undergo abdominal ultrasound exams using both the ultraportable device with teleradiology capabilities and the conventional ultrasound method. This comparison focuses on liver imaging categorized by US LI-RADS for liver lesions. The study will measure various secondary outcomes, including liver visualization, surface nodularity, focal lesions, dimensions of liver parts, blood flow, abnormalities, lymph nodes, fluid presence, exam duration, audio and video quality, patient satisfaction, and report agreement. During the study, patients referred for abdominal ultrasound due to viral hepatitis will participate in exams using both ultrasound methods. Researchers will assess imaging results, gather patient feedback on satisfaction and comfort, and evaluate technical aspects of the ultrasound devices. The main outcome will be measured at the end of the interventions, with all assessments focused on the quality and effectiveness of the ultrasound exams in this patient group.

Conventional Ultrasound Versus Remote Ultraportable ulTrasound in the Context of Viral Hepatitis