No x-rays needed: new dye-and-scan method could spot gut slowdowns in kids

NCT ID NCT06911749

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests a new, radiation-free imaging method to measure how fast food moves through the gut in children with chronic constipation or Hirschsprung's disease. About 20 children and some healthy adults will drink a special dye (ICG) and get scanned with MSOT and MRI. The goal is to find which part of the bowel is slow, so doctors can choose better treatments like nerve stimulation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital Erlangen, Pediatric Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Erlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany

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