Echo Acquisition Despite Geographic Separation by Replication of Human Movements (EAGER)
Echocardiography is a cornerstone of modern cardiology management, but access in rural and remote areas is limited. We have developed a robot ("Edler" named after the originator of echocardiography) which enables a sonographer to complete an examination at a distance. This study seeks to compare the images obtained by both methods, the completeness of the exam over a feasible time, and to identify particular components of the exam that are difficult to obtain using the robot.
Study details:
The EAGER study is an effectiveness and feasibility trial of robot -assisted echo. Patients who have undergone a standard echo will be asked to have a repeat study with a different sonographer, working remotely, obtaining images using the robot. This study is limited to 1 hour and as many views as possible will be obtained.
During the study, the remote sonographer and patient are in direct contact over a video link. Another person will be in the room with the patient and the patient will be instructed on the use of a stop switch which will disengage the robot if they feel uncomfortable. The acquired images will be saved to the imaging cloud and interpreted by an imaging specialist blinded to the original echocardiogram.
A side-by-side comparison will be undertaken for each view, and image quality and study completeness will be assessed.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria
- Having a conventional echocardiogram
Exclusion criteria
- Declined consent to undergo both examinations
Eligibility
Age eligible for study : NA
Healthy volunteers accepted : No
Gender eligible for study: ALL
Things to know
Study dates
Study start:
Primary completion:
Study completion finish:
Study type
DIAGNOSTIC
Phase
- NA
Study ID
NCT06742905
Intervention or treatment
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST: Robot-guided echo
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST: Standard echocardiogram
Conditions
- Echocardiography
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Research sites nearby
Closest Location:
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Standard echo
| Diagnostic Test: Standard echocardiogram |
EXPERIMENTAL: Robotic echo
| Diagnostic Test: Robot-guided echo |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion complete | Proportion of a standard acquisition protocol obtainable using robotic acquisition over 1 hour | 1 hour |
Secondary Outcome
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion complete | Proportion of echo views with the same information provided by conventional echo | 1 hour |
| Proportion diagnostic features correctly identified by robotic echo | Proportion diagnostic features correctly identified by robotic echo | 1 hour |
References
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