Clinical Trial: MRI Hydronephrosis Study

Study Status: Withdrawn
Recruit Status: Withdrawn
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Comparison of Rapid Protocol Noncontrast MRI vs. Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Pediatric Hydronephrosis

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare a rapid noncontrast MRI protocol not requiring sedation to ultrasound in the assessment of hydronephrosis.

Detailed Summary:

Ultrasound is the most commonly performed imaging modality used to assess hydronephrosis. The average renal ultrasound exam takes about 15-25 minutes to complete, however, it does have several disadvantages, including substantial operator dependence, having to rely on an adequate "sonographic window" to see the structures of interest and difficulty in visualization of portions of the kidney and urinary tracts.

Recent MRI advances have made rapid imaging possible. Such imaging has minimized motion related artifacts and need for sedation.

This study is to compare traditional ultrasound imaging to a raid noncontrast protocol MRI examination of the kidneys and urinary tract that would require no sedation and less than 15 minutes to perform.


Sponsor: University of Michigan

Current Primary Outcome: To assess the value of a rapid noncontrast MRI not requiring sedation to ultrasound in accurately diagnosing hydronephrosis in the pediatric patient. [ Time Frame: 45 minutes ]

A rapid MRI exam will be performed without IV contrast material or sedation


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: University of Michigan

Dates:
Date Received: April 26, 2012
Date Started: February 2012
Date Completion: January 2018
Last Updated: May 29, 2015
Last Verified: May 2015