Furosemide Use to Fill the Bladder of Pediatric Females Awaiting Pelvic Ultrasound

Ovarian Torsion Clinical Trial

Official title: Utilization of Furosemide to Expedite Bladder Filling in Pediatric Females With Suspected Ovarian Torsion Awaiting Pelvic Ultrasound

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not furosemide causes the bladder to fill faster than IV fluids alone so that a pelvic ultrasound exam can be performed.

Clinical Trial Description

Trans-abdominal pelvic ultrasound is the standard imaging modality for diagnosis of ovarian torsion in the pediatric population, however this requires that the patient have a full bladder at the time of imaging. This study will investigate whether low dose furosemide in addition to IV fluid boluses may provide a fast, effective, and non-invasive means to fill the bladder of pediatric females awaiting pelvic US. The target population are females age 8 to 18 years seen in the emergency room at Connecticut Children's Medical Center who are undergoing a trans-abdominal pelvic ultrasound to assess for ovarian torsion. Enrolled patients will be randomized to the control (IVF bolus only) group vs. the intervention (IVF bolus + furosemide) group and will undergo point-of-care US (POCUS) and bladder scanner evaluation of the bladder every 30 minutes until the bladder is determined to be full. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Ovarian Torsion

• NCT number: NCT05098366
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Connecticut Children's Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Early Phase 1
• Start date: May 29, 2021
• Completion date: December 31, 2023