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Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Medullary Sponge Kidney

Multiparametric MRI Imaging of Medullary Sponge Kidney

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05682053
Acronym
MICARI
Enrollment
33
Registered
2023-01-12
Start date
2023-03-27
Completion date
2024-01-08
Last updated
2025-12-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Medullary Sponge Kidney

Keywords

medullary sponge kidney, kidney stone, multiparametric MRI, medullary function

Brief summary

Background : Medullary sponge kidney disease is a congenital disorder caracterised by tubular ectasia and cystic dilatation of the collecting ducts in the pericalyceal region of the renal pyramids, which can lead to nephrolithiasis and frequently associated with impaired tubular function such as distal renal tubular acidosis. The disease knowledge is limited, especially about origin, diagnosis, and physiopathology of the disease. The disease is associated with impaired tubular function such as distal renal tubular acidosis, hypocitraturia, hypercalciuria, which suggest altered kidney medulla function. Multiparametric MRI may provide further informations about the physiopathology and help in earlier diagnosis of the medullary sponge kidney. Objective : The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that early kidney medulla function alteration in medullary sponge kidney can be detected and characterised with multiparametric MRI. We are expecting to see in medullary sponge kidney a decreased oxygenation content in BOLD MRI (Blood oxygenation level dependent magnetic resonance imaging), and decreased ADC (Apparent diffusion coefficient) value in the medulla. Design : A monocentric prospective case/control study will be conducted in adults with medullary sponge kidney. Controls are adults patients with glomerular filtration rate \> 60 mL/min/1.73m2 without kidney stone attending a renal exploration. After a screening visit, patients included will be evaluated on one day with lithiasis assessment and measurement of glomerular filtration (Urinary collection of the last 24 hours, Urine sample, Blood sample) and they will perform multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging of the kidneys.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTMultiparametic MRI

patients will have a Multiparametric MRI

Sponsors

Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* medullary sponge kidney attending medical consultation * Patients with glomerular filtration rate \> 60 mL/min/1.73m2 without kidney stone * consent signed * effective contraceptive method for women * affiliated to social insurance scheme

Exclusion criteria

* kidney transplant * polycystic kidney diseases * Chronic kidney disease (GFR \< 60 mL/min/1,73m² ) * MRI contraindications (claustrophobia, pacemaker, cardioverter defibrillators implantable, mechanical heart valve non MRI-compatible) * Weight\> 130 kg * pregnancy * legal protection measure (guardianship, curatorship) * Deprived of liberty by a judicial or administrative decision * subject participating in another research that may interfere with the research and including an exclusion period still in progress at inclusion

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Comparaison of R2* values measured by BOLD MRI beetween medullary sponge kidney patients and controls.Day 0Comparaison of R2\* values measured by BOLD MRI between medullary sponge kidney patients and controls. R2\* is related to the level of tissue deoxyhemoglobin, which reflect tissue oxygenation. Increases in its outcome measure R2\* (transverse relaxation rate expressed as per second) correspond to higher deoxyhaemoglobin concentrations and suggest lower oxygenation, whereas decreases in R2\* indicate higher oxygenation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Comparaison of ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI beetween medullary sponge kidney patients and controls.Day 0Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) is a non-invasive method sensitive to local water motion in the tissue, which is particularly sensitive to alterations in the renal interstitium, e.g. during renal fibrosis

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
In medullary sponge kidney patients, evaluation of the association between kidney function and : - ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI - T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI - T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRIDay 0
In medullary sponge kidney patients, evaluation of the association between 24 hours calciuria and : - ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI - T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI - T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRIDay 0exploration if medulla modifications can lead to hypercalciuria
Comparaison of T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI between medullary sponge kidney patients and controls.Day 0T1 mapping is a MRI sequence to estimate renal fibrosis
In medullary sponge kidney patients, evaluation of the association between urine pH and : - ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI - T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI - T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRIDay 0exploration if medulla modifications is correlated to urine pH modifications
In medullary sponge kidney patients, evaluation of the association between maximum urinary osmolarity and : - ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI - T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI -T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRIDay 0exploration if medulla modifications can lead to a decrease of renal concentration ability
In medullary sponge kidney patients, evaluation of the association between 24 hours citraturia and : - ADC value measured by diffusion-weighted MRI - T1 Value measured by T1 mapping MRI - T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRIDay 0exploration if medulla modifications can lead to hypocitraturia
Comparaison of T2 Value measured by T2 mapping MRI between medullary sponge kidney patients and controls.Day 0T2 mapping is a MRI sequence to estimate renal alteration

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026