Status:
COMPLETED
Focused Lung Ultrasound: A Prospective Cohort Study in General Practice
Lead Sponsor:
Aalborg University
Conditions:
Ultrasonography
Respiratory Tract Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This is a prospective cohort study that describes focused lung ultrasound (FLUS) findings in patients presenting with symptoms of an acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in general practice ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (GPs):
- GPs who use PoCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) at least once a week in general practice or out-of-hour services.
- Inclusion Criteria (Patients):
- Patients aged ≥ 18 years with acute cough (\< 28 days) and at least one other symptom of an acute LRTI and where the GP suspects CAP.
- Exclusion Criteria (Patients):
- Previous antibiotic prescription for the current episode of acute LRTI.
- Patients not listed with the GP (no medical record available).
- The patient is not capable of understanding and signing informed consent.
- The patient does not wish to participate in the study.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 5 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
91 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04711031
Start Date
March 1 2021
End Date
June 5 2022
Last Update
December 5 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Center for General Practice at Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark, 9220