New study tests quicker way to spot kidney reflux in kids during surgery

NCT ID NCT07334821

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two imaging tests—PIC cystography and VCUG—for diagnosing vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. VUR is a condition where urine flows backward from the bladder to the kidneys, which can lead to infections. The trial will enroll 60 children undergoing endoscopic surgery, and researchers will see if the newer PIC method, done during surgery, matches the standard VCUG in detecting reflux. The goal is to find a more efficient way to diagnose VUR without extra procedures.

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 show that PIC cystography is a reliable alternative to VCUG for diagnosing vesicoureteral reflux in children, potentially reducing the need for separate imaging procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The PIC cystogram is done during surgery, which limits its use to specific cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vesicoureteral reflux

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Marmara University School of Medicine Urology Department

    Istanbul, Pendik, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

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