TerminatedNot Applicable

Prospective Evaluation of Blunt Renal Injury in Children

Stopped: Will be joining a consortium study with the same protocol

United States100 participantsStarted 2008-08

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of children who have sustained blunt renal injury and to evaluate our current bed rest protocol. The variables of concern are readmission, operation, subsequent hypertension and clearance of hematuria. The specific aim of the study is to prospectively collect the clinical data of these children to validate our hospital management and to define the natural history of these lesions.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Month – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with blunt renal injury * Less than 18 years of age at time of injury * Patients without known bleeding abnormalities Exclusion Criteria: * Children without blunt renal injury * Children with known bleeding abnormalities * Patients 18 years of age and older at the time of injury * Inability to comply with the intended follow up * Patients with open/penetrating renal trauma

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Hypertension

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00855036

SponsorChildren's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

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