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Radiation-Free Technique for Evaluating Renal Scarring (RAFTERS)

NCT03653702 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-07-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

In this research study the investigators want to study a safe, radiation-free technique known as contrast-enhanced ultrasound that may improve the ability to diagnose or evaluate renal scarring compared to regular ultrasound. This technique requires injection into a vein of a small amount of contrast material called Lumason. Contrast material is a type of dye that helps the investigators image the structures in the body more clearly. If this technique is successful, the need for DMSA studies may be avoided to diagnose or evaluate kidney scarring. DMSA is a more expensive test, causes radiation exposure, may require sedation and/or injection of contrast agents with the potential to cause allergic reactions.

Conditions

  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux

Interventions

DRUG

Sulfur Hexafluoride Lipid Type A Microspheres 25 MG Injection Powder for Suspension [LUMASON]

Lumason will be used as the contrast agent. Standard Lumason dose will be used: 0.03mL/kg up to a maximum dose of 2.4 milliliter (mL) per injection

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Richard Lee · Boston Children's Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Months
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2027-07-01
Primary Completion
2029-06-30
Completion
2029-07-31
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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