CompletedPhase 2

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound for Evaluation of Reflux Nephropathy

United States10 participantsStarted 2016-03

Plain-language summary

The study will be evaluating the efficacy and safety of a contrast drug in pediatric renal ultrasound.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent * Age more than or equal to 8 years * Patient with history of urinary tract infection (UTI) and history of Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) for vesicoureteral reflux * Candidate for Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan or scan for renal scar * Demonstration of renal scarring by DMSA scan or renal ultrasound without contrast Includes healthy volunteers Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 8years * Allergy to contrast or related products * Cardiac shunt/ congenital heart anomalies * Abnormal baseline ECG * Open heart surgery * Evidence of retinopathy * Patient in intensive care * Unable to comply with study requirement * History of emphysema * Unable to maintain oxygen saturation of 92% on at room air * Pregnancy and lactation

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Visualization of Renal Scars Compared to Previous Imaging

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02786810

SponsorUniversity of Tennessee

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-11

Results submitted2017-10-24

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Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.