Correlation Between Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Neurological Deficit in Adult Patients With Suspected Ischemic Stroke

NCT ID: NCT06492681

Last Updated: 2025-09-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

19 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-01

Study Completion Date

2025-09-01

Brief Summary

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The ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is a non-invasive tool used in the detection of intracranial hypertension and other neurological conditions. The aim of this research is to evaluate the correlation between the ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter and the side of neurological focus in the physical examination of adult patients evaluated in emergency departments.

Detailed Description

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II. Hypothesis The ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter correlates with the side of neurological focus in the physical examination of adult patients evaluated in emergency departments.

III. Objectives Estimate the correlation between the ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter and the side of neurological focus in the physical examination of adult patients evaluated in emergency departments.

Determine the sensitivity and specificity of the ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter for predicting the side of neurological focus.

IV. Methodology

Study design:

A observational study will be conducted in a secondary care hospital.

Population and sample:

Adult patients (≥18 years) presenting to the emergency department with neurological symptoms, such as headache, altered level of consciousness, motor or sensory deficit, among others, will be included. Patients with contraindications for ocular ultrasound or with a history of previous ocular surgery will be excluded.

Procedures:

1. Informed consent will be obtained from patients who meet the inclusion criteria.
2. A neurological physical examination will be performed to identify the side of neurological focus.
3. The optic nerve sheath diameter will be measured using ultrasound with a high-frequency linear transducer (7.5-12 MHz).
4. Demographic, clinical, and ultrasound data will be recorded for the patients.

Data analysis:

The correlation between the ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter and the side of neurological focus will be calculated using Pearson's or Spearman's correlation coefficient, depending on the distribution of the data. Additionally, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and 95% confidence intervals will be calculated to determine the diagnostic utility of the ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter in identifying the side of neurological focus.

V. Ethical considerations The ethical guidelines established by the Declaration of Helsinki will be followed, and the privacy and confidentiality of patients will be protected. The protocol will be approved by the hospital's Research Ethics Committee before its implementation.

Conditions

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Ischemic Stroke

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke
* CT scan negative to hemorrhagic stroke
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Contraindications to perform ocular ultrasound
* Patients with ocular surgery
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Clinica Mexico

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jose Ivan Rodriguez de Molina Serrano

Head of Research and Critical Care Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Clinica Mexico

Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico

Site Status

Countries

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Mexico

References

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Lau T, Ahn JS, Manji R, Kim DJ. A Narrative Review of Point of Care Ultrasound Assessment of the Optic Nerve in Emergency Medicine. Life (Basel). 2023 Feb 15;13(2):531. doi: 10.3390/life13020531.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36836888 (View on PubMed)

Nathani A, Ghamande SA, Kambhampati S, Anderson B, Lohse M, White HD. The Use of POCUS-Obtained Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Intracerebral Hemorrhage. POCUS J. 2023 Nov 27;8(2):170-174. doi: 10.24908/pocus.v8i2.16563. eCollection 2023.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38099170 (View on PubMed)

Rajajee V, Vanaman M, Fletcher JJ, Jacobs TL. Optic nerve ultrasound for the detection of raised intracranial pressure. Neurocrit Care. 2011 Dec;15(3):506-15. doi: 10.1007/s12028-011-9606-8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21769456 (View on PubMed)

Bauerle J, Lochner P, Kaps M, Nedelmann M. Intra- and interobsever reliability of sonographic assessment of the optic nerve sheath diameter in healthy adults. J Neuroimaging. 2012 Jan;22(1):42-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2010.00546.x. Epub 2010 Dec 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21121998 (View on PubMed)

Kimberly HH, Shah S, Marill K, Noble V. Correlation of optic nerve sheath diameter with direct measurement of intracranial pressure. Acad Emerg Med. 2008 Feb;15(2):201-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2007.00031.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18275454 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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00001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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