Ultrasound to rule out bowel blockage in ER
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if an ER doctor can use a bedside ultrasound to quickly rule out a bowel blockage, so you might avoid a CT scan. You'll get the ultrasound plus a CT scan to compare how well the ultrasound works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older (no upper age limit).
- You are coming to the ER with belly pain, throwing up, or stopped passing gas or stool, signs of a possible bowel blockage.
- Your doctor thinks the chance of a blockage is low or moderate (not high).
- You can understand what the study is about and agree to take part.
- You speak French and have health insurance.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and not in another study for belly pain.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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