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NCT Number: NCT03106025

Use of Ocular Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department

The study is collecting data along with other academic institutions regarding the accuracy of ocular ultrasound in diagnosing retinal detachment.

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Key information

Conditions

Retinal Detachment Eye Diseases Retinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

About this study

This is a prospective, cross-sectional study to assess the utility of point of care ultrasound in the diagnosis of ocular complaints in the emergency department (ED) with specific focus on the accuracy of diagnosis when compared to that of a blinded ophthalmologist. Ocular complaints represent between 2% and 3% of ED visits (Walker et al, 2011). This percentage may include vision-threatening diagnoses including retinal detachment, which can occur in 3-4% of patients presenting with ocular complaints (Alotaibi et al, 2011). However, the equipment and expertise required to adequately assess for conditions such as retinal detachment are limited in busy emergency departments due to the time consuming and challenging nature of the examination. Incorporating the use of an ultrasound could provide a more available, focused, and timely assessment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Clinical suspicion for retinal detachment Age >18 years of age Ophthalmology Consult

Exclusion criteria

Concurrent ocular trauma Ruptured globe Pregnancy < 18 years of age No ophthalmology consult

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound

Device

Each participant will receive an ocular ultrasound which poses minimal to no harm to the participant and the ultrasound results compared to final diagnosis.

Ophthalmology Assessment

Other

Number of subjects with retinal detachment per formal ophthalmology assessment. This assessment is a composite measurement which includes the following chief complain, primary impression, right visual acuity, left visual, acuity, ultrasound diagnosis, diagnosis changed, ophthalmology diagnosis.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Retinal Detachment Per Ultrasound Assessment

    Time frame: at baseline

    Number of Participants with retinal detachment per ocular ultrasound results

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Loma Linda University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Use of Ocular Point of Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Study.

Acronym: RDOcularUS

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Apr 10, 2017
Registry last updated
Oct 18, 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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