No more needles? new scans could replace kidney biopsies
NCT ID NCT06472947
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two new imaging techniques—ultrasound localization microscopy and multispectral optoacoustic tomography—to check the health of kidney transplants without invasive procedures. Ten adult kidney transplant patients who already need a biopsy will also get these scans. The goal is to see if the scans can provide the same information as a biopsy, potentially reducing the need for needles in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor kidney transplants, reducing the need for painful biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The imaging techniques are still experimental.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
RECRUITINGErlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany
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