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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN48074413
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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A randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the efficiency of ultrasound techniques
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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N0034151996
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Study hypothesis
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1. To explore whether normal working practice of scanning the female pelvis with a full bladder is still best practice for the initial investigation or whether improvement in technology has provided us with a better method to consider in order to improve waiting times in Gynaecology services
2. To compare both the alternative and traditional method to identify which is the quickest, with no detriment effect on quality
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Lay summary
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Ultrasound techniques
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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Using patients on the waiting list for ultrasound, from GPs, and Gynaecology out-patients.
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Male patients
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Anticipated start date
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01/09/2004
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Anticipated end date
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31/12/2005
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Status of trial
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Completed |
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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20 patients
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Interventions
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Patients are randomised between:
1. Traditional ultrasound technique
2. Alternative ultrasound technique
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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Improved waiting times in Gynaecology services
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Sources of funding
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1. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
2. Barnsley District General Hospital (BDGH) Small Projects Fund (UK)
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Trial website
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Publications
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Contact name
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Ms
Julie
Edwards
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Address
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Medical Imaging Dept
Barnsley District Hospital NHS Trust
Gawber Rd
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City/town
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Barnsley
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Zip/Postcode
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S75 2EP
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Sponsor
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Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
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Address
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The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
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City/town
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London
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Zip/Postcode
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SW1A 2NL
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)20 7307 2622
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Fax
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+44 (0)20 7307 2623
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Email
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dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
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Sponsor website:
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en
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Date applied
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30/09/2005
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Last edited
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12/04/2011
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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30/09/2005
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