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NCT Number: NCT01187745

Study to Look for Artifact on Computed Tomography (CT) Representing Kidney Stones

Patients suspected of having a kidney stone are usually evaluated by computed tomography (CT) scan. The investigators hypothesize that ultrasound (U/S) should be sufficient to evaluate kidneys for suspected renal stones.

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Key information

Conditions

Kidney Stones Calculi Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Kidney Calculi Kidney Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Nephrolithiasis Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Urinary Calculi Urogenital Diseases Urolithiasis Urologic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Ottawa Hospital Civic and General Campuses

Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada

About this study

All patients aged 18 years of age and over who are undergoing a renal stone protocol for evaluation of flank pain will be included.

Pregnant patients will not be included.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult, able to consent, flank pain

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant, unable to consent

Treatment and study plan

CT Scan followed by ultrasound

Other

A limited U/S is performed after the CT scan which is ordered by the Emergency Department physician.

Other names: CT- computerized tomography, U/S - ultrasound

Primary outcomes

  1. The detection of kidney stones on ultrasound compared to CT.

    Time frame: One year

Secondary outcomes

  1. Presence of hydronephrosis, a sign of obstruction of the urinary tract, will also be detected.

    Time frame: one year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Twinkling Artifact Compared to Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Kidney Stones

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 24, 2010
Registry last updated
Jun 28, 2011

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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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