Ultrasound for chest or belly pain in the ER
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses a quick bedside ultrasound (called PoCUS) to help doctors diagnose chest or belly pain in the emergency room. If you join, you'll get this ultrasound early in your visit to see if it helps find the cause of your pain faster and more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have chest or belly pain that started within the last 3 days (72 hours).
- You agree to sign a consent form.
- You can have an ultrasound of your belly (no medical reasons that would prevent it).
- You are not pregnant (if you could become pregnant, you haven't learned you're pregnant during this ER visit).
- You are able to be reached for a follow-up phone call one month after the visit.
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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