MRI as an Alternative to CT for Exploration of Acute Abdominal Pain in Young Women (NCT03281031) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
MRI as an Alternative to CT for Exploration of Acute Abdominal Pain in Young Women
Stopped: Logistical constraints at the centers
France149 participantsStarted 2017-10-18
Plain-language summary
Objective :
To demonstrate diagnostic performances of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as compared to Computed Tomography (CT) as a second intention imaging modality in young women with acute non traumatic abdominopelvic pain and non contributive ultrasonography.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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:
* Women aged 18-40 years old
* Women referred to CT following a non contributive ultrasonography
* Women with acute non traumatic abdominopelvic pain (less than 5 day-duration)
* Women with informed consent
* Women with affiliation to health insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who underwent abdominopelvic surgery in the previous month
* Suspicion of vital emergency such as shock preventing any delayed management caused by MRI examination
* Contra-indication to MRI, including pace maker, ferro-magnetic material, foreign bodies with risk of mobilization during MRI examination
* Women yet included in the study or included in another study
* Women pregnant (positive beta chorionic gonadotrophic hormone testing) or breastfeeding
* Women unable to undergo informed consent (vulnerable or protected by law)
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.
1This trial was terminated before completing — does that mean the results are incomplete or unreliable, and how should that affect how we interpret any findings about MRI versus CT for my situation?
2Since this study was specifically looking at young women with acute abdominal or pelvic pain, does my age and presentation fit the type of patient this research was designed around, and would its findings even be relevant to my care?
3The trial was comparing MRI to CT as diagnostic tools — given my specific symptoms, does my doctor currently favor one of these imaging approaches over the other, and what are the tradeoffs in terms of radiation exposure, speed, and accuracy for someone like me?
4Because the trial was terminated, is there other completed research my doctor can point to that compares MRI and CT for acute pelvic or abdominal pain in women, so we can still make a well-informed imaging decision?
5If MRI is being considered as an alternative to CT for my diagnosis, what would the practical difference be for me in terms of wait times, availability at this facility, and how quickly we'd get answers about what's causing my pain?
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
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Diagnostic performances comparison between CT and MRI