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Can Ultrasound Replace Computed Tomography (CT) Scan in Those Unable to Have Computed Tomography (CT) Contrast Agents

NCT01151566 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 250

Last updated 2014-03-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Computed tomography (CT) scan, performed with contrast enhancement, is one of the most commonly requested examinations in diagnostic imaging. In a patient with an elevated creatinine or an allergy to contrast agents, the scan may be performed without the benefit of contrast enhancement. Ultrasound (US), performed with contrast agent enhancement does not have any nephrotoxicity and may be performed on patients with CT contrast allergy. The investigators propose that US with Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is superior to unenhanced CT scan in this population.

Conditions

  • Nephrotoxicity of CT Contrast Agents
  • CT Scans in Those With Renal Compromise
  • Sensitivity to CT Contrast Agents
  • US With CEUS as Replacement for Unenhanced CT Scan

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lantheus Medical Imaging

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Foothills Medical Centre

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stephanie R Wilson, MD · Clinical Professor University of Calgary

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
95 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-09-30
Primary Completion
2013-12-31
Completion
2013-12-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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