Could an ultrasound replace painful biopsies for kidney transplant patients?
NCT ID NCT02201537
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a special ultrasound technique can detect kidney damage in people who have received a kidney transplant. The goal is to find a safer, less invasive way to diagnose chronic kidney disease without needing a needle biopsy. 141 transplant recipients were followed for 12 months with ultrasound scans and standard kidney function tests.
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NECKER Hospital
Paris, 75015, France
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