Ultrasound Guided Arthrocentesis

Does ultrasound guidance improve success rate and decrease aspiration attempts for peripheral arthrocentesis?

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Key information

Conditions

Arthritis Arthralgia Disease Attributes Emergencies Joint Diseases Joint Pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Carolinas Medical Center

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28232, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Age at or over 18
Indication for peripheral arthrocentesis

Exclusion criteria

Hemodynamic instability
Previous arthroplasty of the joint
Known intraarticular fracture
Hip arthrocentesis

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound guided arthrocentesis

Procedure

Guidance of joint aspiration by ultrasound guidance

Primary outcomes

Success rate for arthrocentesis

Time frame: within ED visit

Secondary outcomes

Reduction in aspiration attempts

Time frame: within ED visit

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Control Trial of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Arthrocentesis

Acronym: UGA

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Oct 1, 2007
Registry last updated: Apr 25, 2022

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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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