Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Appendicitis in Children

Study to find out if MRI can diagnose appendicitis in children as well as or better than CT scan and/or ultrasound scan performed at the same time. No additional contrast material or sedation will be used to perform the MRI.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections

Age range

8 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Children's National Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 8-18 years, referred from emergency department for suspected appendicitis and receiving either CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen for diagnosis

Exclusion criteria

Failure to pass MRI metal screening. Claustrophobia or need for sedation due to inability to hold still.

Treatment and study plan

MRI of the abdomen

Device

Multiple MRI pulse sequences of the abdomen

Primary outcomes

Diagnostic Sensitivity/Specificity and Accuracy of Appendiceal MRI Comparedsurgical Findings or Clinical Follow-up

Time frame: during diagnostic procedure

Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Children's National Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Appendicitis in Children Aged 8-18

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Jul 29, 2008
Registry last updated: Nov 21, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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