The Role of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in Appendicitis

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study seeks to determine the efficacy of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in improving the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children, when compared to the standard grey-scale ultrasound.

Clinical Trial Description

This will be a single-center, non-randomized trial that will add to our institution's current diagnostic algorithm using Contrast Enhanced Ultra Sound (CEUS) in subjects who are clinically suspicious for acute appendicitis. For those who consent to study participation, we propose obtaining a CEUS after the initial gray-scale ultrasound. Once the initial ultrasound is complete, the contrast Lumason® (sulfur hexafluoride lipid type-A microspheres) will be administered through an already existing IV catheter and an abdominal scan will be completed. The patient will then continue with standard of care treatment per his treating physician. The CEUS image will be read at a future time by a Children's Mercy Hospital radiologist blinded to the results of the gray scale ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan if one was obtained; these will be used for comparison. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03687502
Study type	Interventional
Source	Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
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Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	January 4, 2019
Completion date	July 5, 2022

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