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Study NCT ID:
NCT03295656
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Last Update Posted:
2020-07-17
First Post:
2017-09-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Status Verified Date:
2020-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Unanticipated delays.
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study evaluates the ability of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to improve the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children compared to conventional ultrasound.
Detailed Description:
Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children. Diagnostic evaluation for possible appendicitis frequently leads to imaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are currently the gold-standard techniques for the diagnosis or exclusion of acute appendicitis. However, these methods not always immediately available; may require administration of intravenous contrast material with the potential for allergic reactions and nephrotoxicity; and, in the case of CT, requires the administration of ionizing radiation that is linked to the long-term development of radiation-induced cancers. The current study will evaluate a potentially safer, radiation-free diagnostic method for acute appendicitis, using contrast-enhanced ultrasound to provide a more accurate means of visualizing the appendix than conventional US imaging.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: