Clinical trials: Transient Elastography
Pediatric Urolithiasis
Shear Wave Elastography for Predicting Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes in Pediatric Renal Stones
This prospective study aims to evaluate the role of shear wave elastography (SWE) as a non-invasive and radiation-free tool for predicting the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in pediatric patients with…
- Trial name
- SWE-ESWL (NCT07506031)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Rectal Neoplasms, Elasticity Imaging Techniques
Shear Wave Elastography of Rectal Adenomas and Cancer
The diagnosis of rectal lesions is a challenging task, and the accuracy of the primary staging is important preoperatively. A relatively novel technology makes it possible to measure the tissue stiffness during endorectal…
- Trial name
- NCT04409990
- Testing
- Shear Wave Elastography
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Vejle Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices
Two-dimensional Shear-Wave Elastography Evaluate Esophageal Varices Bleeding Risk of Liver Cirrhosis
The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of 2D-SWE for predicting the presence of esophageal varices and high-risk varices in patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Conditions
- Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Liver Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT03989973
- Testing
- Gastroscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Prostate Cancer
Shear Wave Elastography of Prostate Cancer
Evaluation of significant Shear Wave Elastography Parameters for Prostate Biopsy and Prostate Cancer detection.
- Trial name
- ElaProC (NCT02425163)
- Testing
- Transrectal shear wave elastography of the prostate, Transrectal random biopsy of the prostate
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- University of Magdeburg
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Elastography
Disease Status in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis by Elastography
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic liver disease that can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer.
- Conditions
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Elastography, Hepatic Fibrosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT02446665
- Testing
- MR Elastography (MRE) and FibroScan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Obesity Prevention, Pediatric Obesity
Relationship Between Eating Patterns, Body Composition and the Detection of Fatty Liver in Children and Adolescents With Trisomy 21: LiverTy Project
Childhood obesity is a growing public health issue affecting millions of children worldwide, increasing the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.
- Conditions
- Obesity Prevention, Pediatric Obesity, Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- Trial name
- LiverTy (NCT06888570)
- Testing
- To evaluate fat liver content in the cases/controls population.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IMDEA Food
Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
Different Regimens of Vitamin D in Treatment of Children With Chronic Liver Disease
The primary aim is to assess the efficacy of two different Vitamin D regimes in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in children with chronic liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05717569
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction, Renal Functional Recovery
Renal SWE as a Predictor After Pediatric Pyeloplasty for UPJO
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is an important cause of hydronephrosis and potentially reversible renal functional impairment in children.
- Trial name
- UPJO-SWE (NCT07624019)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Biliary Atresia
Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography Evaluation of Suspected and Known Biliary Atresia
The investigators plan to investigate the use of US shear wave elastography (SWE), a newly available imaging technology, in children with suspected/known BA.
- Trial name
- NCT02652533
- Testing
- Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Keloid
Multimodal Ultrasound Imaging Assessment on Keloid
Skin keloids are common dermatological conditions that can lead to physical limitations, functional impairments, and deformities.
- Trial name
- NCT06034587
- Testing
- multimodal ultrasound, radioisotope applicator therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Medical University
Elastography, Shear Wave Elastography
HIBOC = Hepatic Imaging Biomarkers in Obese Children
The goal of this prospective, diagnostic observational study is to learn about how imaging based markers for components of liver disease appear in children with obesity.
- Conditions
- Elastography, Shear Wave Elastography, Shear Wave Dispersion, Attenuation Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT06463223
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Anorexia Nervosa
Liver Biomarkers in Anorexia Nervosa
The main goal of the Liver Biomarkers in Anorexia Nervosa (LIBAN) study is to determine the prevalence of liver fibrosis in patient with Anorexia Nervosa.
- Trial name
- LIBAN (NCT05861375)
- Testing
- Fibroscan
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Obesity & Overweight, Pediatric Obesity
Ultrasound Assessment of Tongue Characteristics in Children and Adolescents With Obesity
This longitudinal observational study aims to validate ultrasound-based tongue markers related to tongue characteristics, including fat accumulation, morphologic and mechanical properties of the tongue in children and adolescents…
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Pediatric Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Trial name
- NCT07370350
- Testing
- Submental ultrasound
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole Bruxelles-Brabant
Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
Longitudinal Assessment of Transient Elastography in Cystic Fibrosis
To determine if transient elastography (TE), when combined with ultrasound (US) pattern characterization can improve the prediction of progression to a nodular pattern on US.
- Trial name
- NCT03001388
- Testing
- Transient Elastography (TE)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Liver Fibrosis
Development of Predictive Indicators of Homogeneous Propagation of Ultrasound and Elastic Waves During VCTE Examination
This is an European, prospective, interventional, and multicenter exploratory clinical investigation that will take place in 6 French sites and 200 patients will be included (adults and children).
- Trial name
- NCT04747457
- Testing
- Research FibroScan
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Echosens
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Biomarker Panel for PCOS-Associated Liver Steatosis in Adolescent Girls (COMPASS-pedPCOS)
This single-center, prospective, observational, cross-sectional mechanistic pilot study will evaluate whether polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) contributes to hepatic steatosis in adolescent girls independently of adiposity.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Pediatric Obesity, Hyperandrogenism
- Trial name
- COMPASSpedPCOS (NCT07731373)
- Testing
- Extended Serum Biomarker and Hormonal Panel, Liver Elastography with Controlled Attenuation Parameter, Targeted Genotyping of PNPLA3 rs738409 and HSD17B13 rs72613567
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Role of Probiotics in Treatment of Pediatric NAFLD Patients by Assessing With Fibroscan
The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of probiotics in the treatment of pediatric NAFLD by evaluating for steatosis and fibrosis with a Fibroscan machine.
- Trial name
- NCT04671186
- Testing
- Culturelle (Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Muscle Spasticity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Muscle Morphology, Function, and Clinical Findings in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study focuses on children with spastic cerebral palsy and aims to examine how muscle morphology and tissue characteristics, as assessed by ultrasound, may relate to functional motor abilities.
- Conditions
- Muscle Spasticity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
- Trial name
- US-sCP (NCT07118228)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Patellar Tendinopathy
Diagnostic Value of Shear-Wave Elastography for Patellar Tendinopathy
To investigate the accuracy of shear-wave elastography (SWE) in diagnosing patellar tendinopathy in female volleyball and basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT06199583
- Testing
- Shear-wave elastography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Urea Cycle Disorder, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency
Liver Disease in Urea Cycle Disorders
This is a multi-center, cross-sectional study to assess risk for liver fibrosis and hepatic injury in individuals with urea cycle disorders (UCDs) using serum biomarkers, Fibroscan, and MRE.
- Conditions
- Urea Cycle Disorder, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Citrullinemia 1, ARGI Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04612764
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine