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Completed NCT05653362

Coconut Oil vs. Commercial Ultrasound Gel In Obstetric Ultrasounds

Conditions: Pregnancy, High Risk

Sex: Female
Healthy volunteers: 1
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 40
Sponsor: Indiana University

Location: United States

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the use of coconut oil with commercial ultrasound gel for obstetrical ultrasounds. The main questions it aims to answer are:To evaluate the quality of ultrasound images obtained using coconut oil compared with commercial ultrasound gel.To access patient acceptability of coconut oil as compared to commercial ultrasound gel.Participants will:Allow a total of 6 study images to be obtained; 3 using coconut oil and 3 with commercial ultrasound gel.Fill out a 10-question, 5-point Likert scale survey following their ultrasound with both coupling mediums to compare acceptability.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Singleton pregnancyPatients presenting for an anatomy or growth USPatients assigned to the pre-determined ultrasound suite that will stay constant throughout the study so that the same ultrasound machine is used to obtain all images.Exclusion Criteria:Allergy to coconutActive inflammatory dermatologic conditions (dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis)Multiple gestation pregnancy

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