Using ultrasound to visualize kidney issues in children with congenital anomalies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to non-invasively visualize kidney perfusion and microvascularization in children with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) using Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (ULM) and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS). CAKUT affects a significant number of newborns and can lead to severe health complications, including chronic kidney failure. The study seeks to identify reliable biomarkers for assessing kidney function and damage in young patients, which are currently lacking. By improving the understanding of kidney development and damage in these patients, the study hopes to enhance clinical outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Minimum Age 1 Month Maximum Age 6 Years Indication for MAG3 Scintigraphy of the Kidney Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Obstruction Diagnosis Availability of the qualified examiner Consent of the parents/legal guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

Lack of consent of at least one parent

Where it's running

• FAU Erlangen-Nuernberg,
  Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Regensburger Regensburger, PD Dr. med. Dr. rer. biol. Hum
• Email: adrian.regensburger@uk-erlangen.de
• Phone: 091318541732

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.