Laser light could reveal kidney transplant health in real time
NCT ID NCT07753434
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a laser imaging technique, called laser speckle contrast imaging, can predict how well a new kidney will work after a transplant. The technique measures blood flow in the tiny blood vessels of the kidney during surgery. Researchers will compare these images with the kidney's function in the days after the operation to see if the imaging can spot early signs of problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors predict early kidney function after transplant, potentially improving patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all transplant patients, and the imaging technique's predictive value is still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400010, China
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