Clinical trials: Shear Wave Elastography
Hereditary Anemias
Utility of Fibroscan in Estimating Hepatic Iron Concentration
In patients with hereditary anemias (e.g. thalassemias), defective red blood cells are produced due to an error in the genes, or DNA, that provide the instructions for their synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT02067130
- Testing
- Fibroscan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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
Thyroid Nodules
The Multi-Center Study of Shear Wave Elastography on Thyroid Nodules
The incidence rates of thyroid cancers have increased in the past decade. Additionally, up to 68% of people have thyroid nodules.
- Trial name
- NCT02937467
- Testing
- SWE
- Sponsor
- Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Liver Mass, Liver Fibroses
Pre-procedure Planning for Liver Biopsy or Radiofrequency Ablation Using CT or MR/US Fusing Imaging
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fusion technique of preradiofrequency ablation (RFA) or percutaneous liver biopsy cross-sectional imaging (CT or MR) and real-time ultrasonography would improve feasibility of RFA…
- Trial name
- NCT02967198
- Testing
- CT/US fusion, ultrasound shear wave elastography
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
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
Shear Wave Elastography, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Shear Wave Elastography for Diagnosis of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
The diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is often complex. Echocardiography has the advantages of being a non-invasive, simple operation, low price, and high repeatability, and is of great value in…
- Trial name
- NCT06282822
- Testing
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- First Hospital of China Medical University
Hepato Cellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Fibroscan Evaluating Immunotherapy Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the role of transient elastography (Fibroscan) in predicting the response of immunotherapy in advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06960863
- Testing
- fibroscan
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Liver Diseases
Validation of the New Vibration-guided FibroScan Examination
This is an European, prospective, interventional, multicenter clinical investigation that will take place in 2 French sites. 100 adults patients will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT05567328
- Testing
- Research FibroScan (FS)
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Echosens
Cirrhosis
Ultrasonography SWE for Hepatic Fibrosis Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to measure diagnostic performance of ultrasound shear wave elastography to detect advanced hepatic fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02673411
- Testing
- ultrasound shear wave elastography
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University 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
Hydronephrosis, Pregnancy
Shear Wave Elastography for Evaluation of Hydronephrosis in Pregnancy
Hydronephrosis is common during pregnancy and is often physiological; however, it may also result from true obstruction requiring intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT07547891
- Testing
- Shear Wave Elastography (SWE)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease, Variceal Hemorrhage
Spleen Stiffness Combined With Liver Stiffness Measured by 2D-SWE for the Screening of High-risk Varices in Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease (CHESS2004)
Variceal hemorrhage is the serious complication in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD). To evaluate the bleeding risk of varices, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) should be performed.
- Trial name
- NCT04546360
- Testing
- Esophagogasrtoduodendoscopy, spleen stiffness measurement and liver stiffness measurement.
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 381 people
- Sponsor
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Institute of Gansu Province
Low Back Pain, Chronic Low-back Pain
Physical Exam, Static & Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment, & Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) Mediated Low Back Pain
This Study is for our continued study of the Thoracolumbar Fascia (TFL) in patients with and without low back pain by our experienced multidisciplinary team: Vincent Wang PhD, VT Biomedical Engineering \& Mechanics (BEAM).
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Chronic Low-back Pain, Acute Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06818175
- Testing
- Ultrsound Guided Hydrodissection of the Thoracolumbar Fascia, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptive Use
Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of the Hamstring Muscle Group in Female.
The goal of this clinical trial is to precise the impact of menstrual cycle and physical activity on the hamstrings muscle function in healthy active women.
- Trial name
- MECA_CYCLE (NCT05802277)
- Testing
- Hamstring muscles function assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- EZUS-LYON 1
Prostate Cancer
Multiparametric Ultrasound-Study for the Detection of Prostate Cancer
The primary objective of the study is the matching of sensitivity, specificity, the negative predicate value and the positive predictive value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and the…
- Trial name
- NCT03091231
- Testing
- mpUS multiparametric Ultrasound
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Martini-Klinik am UKE GmbH
Healthy
The Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Within Warm-up.
Sixty athletes will be randomized in two groups; (1) an experimental group and (2) a control group. Both groups will undergo the following procedure: Moment 1: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05153980
- Testing
- Warm-up + Blood Flow Restriction cuff (smart-cuff pro device, acting as pressurized tourniquet), Warm-up
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Stroke
Reliability and Validity Study for SWE of Shoulder Muscles in Persons After Stroke.
This study aims 1. To examine the reliability of SWE assessment in the shoulder muscles of persons after a stroke. 2. To assess if differentiation can be made between the hemiplegic (HP) and non-hemiplegic (NHP) side and between…
- Trial name
- SWE_stroke (NCT04581551)
- Testing
- SWE assessor 1, SWE assessor 2, Stretch intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
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
Liver Fibrosis
Assessment of Methotreaxate-induced Liver Fibrosis by Transient Elastography and Serological Markers
Methotrexate (MTX), a folic acid analogue, inhibits the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines and is widely used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- NCT06872073
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University