Sound waves may catch kidney damage sooner after surgery

NCT ID NCT04144894

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new ultrasound technique called Shear Wave Elastography to see if it can detect acute kidney injury early after vascular surgery. Researchers will compare results from 50 healthy volunteers and surgery patients. The goal is to find a quick, non-invasive way to diagnose kidney problems sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Shear Wave Elastography (advanced ultrasound)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to detect kidney injury earlier after surgery, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technique may not prove accurate enough for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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