CompletedEarly Phase 1

Furosemide Use to Fill the Bladder of Pediatric Females Awaiting Pelvic Ultrasound

United States42 participantsStarted 2021-05-29

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not furosemide causes the bladder to fill faster than IV fluids alone so that a pelvic ultrasound exam can be performed.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Females age 8-18yrs seen in the ED at CCMC who are undergoing a trans-abdominal pelvic ultrasound to assess for ovarian torsion
✓. Ability of patient (if 18yrs) or parent/legal guardian to sign a written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

✕. History of renal, genitourinary, or pelvic anomalies
✕. Patients with multiple chronic illnesses or systemic neurologic abnormality
✕. Patients with known pregnancy
✕. Patients deemed to be critically ill
✕. Contraindication to giving Furosemide
✕. History of previous diuretic use within the past year
✕. Patients who self-report their bladder as being full at the time of enrollment

What they're measuring

The time from initiation of the intervention to the time that the bladder reaches large, ovoid shape on POCUS exam

Timeframe: Through study completion, about 3 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05098366

SponsorConnecticut Children's Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

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