Validation of Low Dose CT for Diagnosis of Urolithiasis
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Nephrology, Nephrology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Nephrology / Urology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 4 - 20 |
| Updated: | 2/14/2019 |
| Start Date: | November 30, 2018 |
| End Date: | October 1, 2021 |
Validation of an Extremely Low Dose Computed Tomography Protocol for Diagnosing Urolithiasis in Children and Young Adults
The investigators have developed an extremely low dose renal computed tomography (CT)
protocol that on preliminary testing has an effective dose in the range of a single view
abdominal radiograph. The investigators plan to test this exam in patients with known or
suspected urolithiasis undergoing clinically indicated CT.
protocol that on preliminary testing has an effective dose in the range of a single view
abdominal radiograph. The investigators plan to test this exam in patients with known or
suspected urolithiasis undergoing clinically indicated CT.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pediatric and young adult patients (ages 4 to <21 years)
- Known or suspected urolithiasis
- Undergoing clinically indicated CT of the abdomen/pelvis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Prior enrollment in the same study (no patient will be enrolled more than once)
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