(ARFI) Shear Velocity Imaging of the Kidneys in Pediatric Patients



Status:Completed
Conditions:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease , Urology
Therapuetic Areas:Gastroenterology, Nephrology / Urology
Healthy:No
Age Range:Any - 18
Updated:5/5/2014
Start Date:October 2012
End Date:January 2016
Contact:Jonathan Dillman, MD
Phone:(734)232-9247

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Ultrasound Based Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI)Shear Wave Velocity Imaging (SVI)of the Kidneys in Pediatric Patients With Vesicoureteral Reflux

Urine reflux (urine backing up into the kidneys) is common in the pediatric population and
may be complicated by renal abnormalities, such as infection and scarring. Currently, urine
reflux is detected using either voiding cystourethrogram or other procedures. A new
technique called ultrasound-based Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI), or shear wave
velocity imaging SVI) is performed using standard approved ultrasound machines and
transducers bu the sound waves/impulses are produced in a different pattern. We hope to
evaluate the usefulness of ARFI in diagnosing possible kidney damage caused from urine
reflux (urine backing up into the kidneys).


Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years of age and younger

2. Are scheduled to have a clinically ordered kidney ultrasound and a voiding
cystourethrogram (to evaluate urine reflux) on the same day. -

Exclusion Criteria:

None to list
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University of Michigan
500 S State St
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 764-1817
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