Ultrasound for Diagnosing Costochondral Joint Separation
NCT ID: NCT06766721
Last Updated: 2025-04-01
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
51 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-12-01
2027-03-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Costochondral separation, a condition where the connection between the rib and its cartilage is disrupted, is often challenging to diagnose with traditional imaging techniques. Ultrasound offers a non-invasive, portable, and radiation-free alternative, potentially allowing for rapid diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.
Participants will undergo both USG and CT imaging as part of the diagnostic protocol. The primary outcome measure will be the diagnostic accuracy of USG in detecting costochondral joint separation. Secondary outcomes include time to diagnosis, patient comfort, and correlation of ultrasound findings with clinical presentations.
The study will be conducted prospectively at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine from March 2025 to March 2027, involving a sample size of 51 patients based on power analysis. Data collected will include demographic information, trauma specifics, imaging findings, and clinical outcomes.
The results are expected to contribute significantly to the field of thoracic trauma care by demonstrating the utility of ultrasound in settings where quick and accurate diagnosis is critical.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
DIAGNOSTIC
NONE
Study Groups
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Diagnostic Ultrasound Evaluation
All participants will undergo both ultrasound (USG) and computed tomography (CT) imaging as part of the diagnostic protocol. The purpose of this arm is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of USG in detecting costochondral joint separation. USG findings will be compared to CT results, which serve as the gold standard, to determine sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy.
This single-arm design ensures all participants receive the same diagnostic procedures without assignment to different groups or interventions.
Ultrasound (USG)
The intervention involves the use of a portable ultrasound (USG) device to assess costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma. The ultrasound examination will focus on detecting disruptions in the connection between the ribs and cartilage, providing a non-invasive, radiation-free diagnostic method. A 12-MHz linear transducer will be used to scan the rib area for fractures or separations. The findings will be compared to those of computed tomography (CT), considered the gold standard. This intervention is designed to evaluate the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in this context.
Interventions
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Ultrasound (USG)
The intervention involves the use of a portable ultrasound (USG) device to assess costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma. The ultrasound examination will focus on detecting disruptions in the connection between the ribs and cartilage, providing a non-invasive, radiation-free diagnostic method. A 12-MHz linear transducer will be used to scan the rib area for fractures or separations. The findings will be compared to those of computed tomography (CT), considered the gold standard. This intervention is designed to evaluate the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in this context.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with blunt thoracic trauma
* Patients suspected of having costochondral joint separation
* Patients who provide consent for ultrasound and CT imaging
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients with penetrating thoracic trauma
* Patients with subcutaneous emphysema that prevents ultrasound evaluation
* Patients allergic to ultrasound gel
* Pregnant patients (as CT imaging is contraindicated)
* Patients unable to undergo CT imaging
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study
* Obese patients (body mass index \>30), as ultrasound evaluation may be challenging
18 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Caner İşevi, MD
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Caner İşevi, MD
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Stengel D, Leisterer J, Ferrada P, Ekkernkamp A, Mutze S, Hoenning A. Point-of-care ultrasonography for diagnosing thoracoabdominal injuries in patients with blunt trauma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Dec 12;12(12):CD012669. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012669.pub2.
Wilkerson RG, Stone MB. Sensitivity of bedside ultrasound and supine anteroposterior chest radiographs for the identification of pneumothorax after blunt trauma. Acad Emerg Med. 2010 Jan;17(1):11-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00628.x.
Other Identifiers
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B.30.2.ODM.0.20.08/517
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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