Ultrasound and Ascites
Role of Ultrasound in Ascites: Detection, Characterization, and Evaluation of the Underlying Cause.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of ultrasound in the detection, characterization, and determination of the underlying cause of ascites in patients attending Assiut University Hospital
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Started Oct 2025
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 13, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 29, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 1, 2027
September 29, 2025
September 1, 2025
1.9 years
September 13, 2025
September 20, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Role of ultrasound in ascites
To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound in ascites detection and characterization.
Baseline
Other Outcomes (1)
role of ultrasound in ascites
Baseline
Interventions
ultrasound examination
Eligibility Criteria
-Patients attending Assiut University Hospital from different age groups and both sexex with clinically suspected ascites referred for abdominal ultrasound.
You may qualify if:
- Patient from different age groups and both sexex will be included in our study.
- Patients with clinically suspected ascites referred for abdominal ultrasound.
- Patients who will provide informed consent for participation.
You may not qualify if:
- Patients with a history of recent abdominal surgery (\<1 month).
- Patients with inadequate ultrasound visualization due to severe obesity or extensive bowel gas.
- Patients who will decline to participate
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Sami Abdel-Aziz Khalil, proffesor
Assiut University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Target Duration
- 15 Days
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 13, 2025
First Posted
September 29, 2025
Study Start
October 1, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
October 1, 2027
Last Updated
September 29, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-09