Using shear wave elastography to differentiate between acute and chronic kidney disease
Shear Wave Elastography in Differentiating Acute or Chronic Kidney Disease
This study is testing if a new imaging technique can help doctors tell the difference between acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in patients who come to the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT04404114 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of shear wave elastography in distinguishing between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients presenting to the emergency department. Participants over 20 years old who require renal sonography will undergo this non-invasive imaging technique, which assesses kidney elasticity, alongside traditional blood tests and medical history. The study will analyze the correlation between renal cortical elasticity and the presence of chronic kidney disease, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy in emergency settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 20 years old who require renal sonography in the emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide consent or follow directions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses of kidney conditions, improving patient outcomes and reducing the need for invasive procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of shear wave elastography in kidney evaluation is emerging, this specific application in differentiating AKI from CKD is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * The patients older than 20 years old who needed to receive renal sonography in emergency department of National Taiwan University Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * The patients who didn't obtain agreement. * The patients who can't cooperate or follow the directions
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wan C. Lien, A.P
- Email: dtemer17@yahoo.com.tw
- Phone: +886 972651315
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.