Ocular Ultrasound for Optic Nerve Assessment
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is a prospective assessment of the accuracy of ocular ultrasound as a tool to measure the diameter of the optic nerve sheath and the eyeball transverse diameter in healthy adult patients presenting to the Emergency Department and have confirmatory imaging of the optic nerve as part of their clinical care.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Joshua Jacquet, MD
Principal Investigator
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who visit the Cleveland Clinic Akron General's ED, need a CT scan of their head or eyes as part of normal care, and can give written consent. It's not for pregnant or incarcerated individuals, those with eye diseases, abnormal brain/eye CTs, unstable health conditions, or past issues with high pressure in the brain.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo ocular ultrasound with two different probes for a total of four ultrasounds
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Ocular Ultrasound
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Akron General Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Lead Sponsor