Ultrasound Imaging of Kidney Stones and Lithotripsy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Aug 8, 2014

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to use ultrasound images to help find and measure kidney stones more accurately. Kidney stones are hard deposits that can form in your kidneys and cause pain. The researchers want to see if new software can make it easier to detect these stones compared to traditional methods.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 21 years old and have kidney stones that can be seen on an x-ray. You must also have had a CT scan within the last 90 days and be able to give your consent to participate. Unfortunately, people who can't give consent, are under 21, have stones not visible on x-ray, or have certain health issues may not be eligible. If you join the trial, you’ll help researchers understand if this new ultrasound technology can improve how kidney stones are diagnosed, potentially leading to better care for patients like you.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with kidney stones that are visible on x-ray (i.e., calcium stones)
• • Current CT scan within the 90-day pre-operative period
• • Able to give informed consent
• • Age 21 years or older
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to give informed consent
• • Age less than 21 years
• • Stones not visible on x-ray
• • Patients with systemic disease or renal anatomical disorders (RTA, primary hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, enteric hyperoxaluria, medullary sponge kidney)