Hydronephrosis, Kidney Swelling
Conditions
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 description
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREMRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)
Subject will complete a 15 minute scan in the MRI
PROCEDUREUltrasound exam
The subject will complete a noncontrast ultrasound procedure that will take approximately 25 minutes to complete
Sponsors
University of Michigan
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 2 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children 2 years of age and younger * Diagnosed with hydronephrosis and scheduled for an ultrasound scan
Exclusion criteria
* Healthy subjects
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To assess the value of a rapid noncontrast MRI not requiring sedation to ultrasound in accurately diagnosing hydronephrosis in the pediatric patient. | 45 minutes | A rapid MRI exam will be performed without IV contrast material or sedation |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed