Clinical trials: Shear Wave 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
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
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
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
Liver Stiffness, Spleen Stiffness
Normal Pediatric Liver and Spleen SWE
This observational study aims to determine normal liver and spleen stiffness values in healthy children using shear wave elastography (SWE).
- Conditions
- Liver Stiffness, Spleen Stiffness, Shear Wave Elastography in Healthy Children, Normal Organ Elasticity
- Trial name
- SWE (NCT06930066)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 434 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound
Investigation of the Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus
This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of toe spread-out exercises, performed under supervision for 3 months, on the angular severity of deformity and the electromechanical activity, stiffness, and thickness…
- Conditions
- Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound, Shear Wave Elastography
- Trial name
- NCT07827846
- Testing
- Toe Spread Out Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Childhood Obesity
Clinical Epidemiology of NAFLD in Children and Adolescents
Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly increasing alongside overweight and obesity, not only in adults but also in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- LiverKids (NCT05526274)
- Testing
- Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) with Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2,866 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Botulinum Neurotoxin for Children With CP: a Delicate Balance Between Clinical Benefits and Muscular Harm
A cross-sectional design study will be carried out to explore the morphological muscle properties and alterations in muscle composition on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- Bo-Balance (NCT06991725)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Beta Thalassemia Major
Effect of Spirulina on Liver Fibrosis by Transient Elastography in Beta Thalassemic Children With Hepatitis C
Thalassemics can develop liver fibrosis because of iron overload and hepatitis C infection. The latter is the main risk factor for liver fibrosis in transfusion dependent thalassemics.
- Trial name
- NCT02744105
- Testing
- Spirulina
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Veno Occlusive Disease, Hepatic, Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome
Liver Stiffness Measurement Predicts VOD/SOS Development (ELASTOVOD ITALIAN MULTICENTRIC STUDY)
ELASTOVOD is a prospective multicenter study, involving several centers of Onco-haematology in Italy. Investigators perform hepatic elastographic measurements (with Transient Elastography, ARFI or 2D-SWE) on patients undergoing…
- Conditions
- Veno Occlusive Disease, Hepatic, Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome, Stem Cell Transplant Complications
- Trial name
- ELASTOVOD (NCT03426358)
- Testing
- LSM assessed by Elastographic Techniques
- Where
- 37 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,101 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna