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NCT Number: NCT07580976

Tru-Vu Wrist Positioning Aid Multi-Center Implementation Within NLHS

This study has two primary aims: 1) to determine whether a novel wrist x-ray positioning aid can be implemented within 3 different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador, and 2) to determine the ability of the tool to improve patient positioning in wrist x-rays. It will also learn about the number of repeat x-rays required with or without the use of the tool and radiographer confidence. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Will the implementation of the Tru-Vu differ between an urban health center, rural clinic, and remote regional hospital? 2. Can the Tru-Vu improve the positioning procedure for radiographers performing wrist x-rays, resulting with more useful x-rays.

Researchers will compare x-rays before and after the implementation of the tool as well as between centers.

Technologist participants will:

* Use the tool during the positioning procedure for wrist x-rays. * Provide feedback regarding tool use and perceived implementation barriers and facilitators.

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Key information

Conditions

Trauma (Including Fractures) Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Labrador Health Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be proficient in English (reading/writing)
  • Must have been referred for wrist imaging at one of the following healthcare centers: Health Sciences Center (St. John's, NL), Bonne Bay Health Center (Norris Point, NL), or Labrador Health Center (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL).

Exclusion criteria

  • Incapable of providing informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Tru Vu tool and training

Device

A positioning aid and training videos for wrist x-rays

Primary outcomes

  1. Radiograph grading score

    Time frame: Radiographs will be collected retrospectively 4 months prior to implementation and 6 months prospectively after the implementation of the tool.

    Radiographs collected retrospectively and prospectively will be graded by a radiologist and radiographer

  2. Tool adoption (and associated implementation outcomes)

    Time frame: The survey will be administered 6 months after the implementation of the tool and training.

    A survey will collect perceived tool use and other perceived implementation outcomes (including fidelity, appropriateness, acceptability, and adoption).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sustainability

    Time frame: 6 months after the conclusion of the implementation period

    Post-follow up survey will be conducted 6 months after the end of the implementation period and will collect perceived tool use.

  2. Repeated radiographs

    Time frame: Repeat radiographs will be collected and compared 4 months retrospectively prior to implementation and 6 months after the start of implementation.

    Document the number of repeat radiographs captured.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Emily Lalone, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

519-661-2111 ext. 88243

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Western University

Other

Collaborators

  • NLHS
  • Newfoundland Health Services

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 12, 2026
Registry last updated
May 18, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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