Ultrasound Acute Chest Syndrome Sickle Cell Disease

Description

Feasibility and reliability of ultrasound in the inpatient hematology setting.

Conditions

Acute Chest Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease

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Study Details

Study overview

Feasibility and reliability of ultrasound in the inpatient hematology setting.

Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Diagnosis of Acute Chest Syndrome in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Ultrasound Acute Chest Syndrome Sickle Cell Disease

Condition
Acute Chest Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Indianapolis

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Age: 0-25 years old
  • 2. Diagnosis: Patients with a documented diagnosis of sickle cell disease (any genotype)
  • 3. Disposition: Hospitalized for a SCD-related complication (e.g. VOC)
  • 1. Patient is considered hemodynamically unstable to undergo consent and study procedures
  • 2. Already has diagnosis of ACS prior to admission to inpatient unit
  • 3. POCUS operator not available

Ages Eligible for Study

to 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Indiana University,

Seethal Jacob, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Indiana University

Study Record Dates

2026-03-01