Radiation Dose During VCUG
Conditions
Keywords
radiation dose, VCUG, pediatric patients
Brief summary
Evaluation of urinary sensor that will be activated by the urine during voiding cystourethrography in pediatric patients
Detailed description
It is of immense importance to perform fluoroscopy during voiding phase of VCUG (Voiding Cystourethrogram) procedures in order to rule out vesicourethral reflux. It is difficult to know exactly when a child will start voiding, so the child is intermittently imaged by fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopy involves radiation, and this we try to diminish as much as possible. We suggest application of small urinary sensor in the perineum of the patient, that will signal the beginning of urination, and only then fluoroscopy will begin. This urinary sensor should cut down substantially radiation dose to the patient.
Interventions
OTHERplacebo
DEVICEUrinary sensor
Sponsors
Rambam Health Care Campus
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Months to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* children referred for VCUG procedure at out department
Exclusion criteria
* children with pacemakers * decline to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiation dose during VCUG procedure | — |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed