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New MRI dye tested against standard for kidney scans

NCT ID NCT07040865

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a newer MRI contrast agent, gadopiclenol, with the standard agent, gadobutrol, for imaging the kidneys and adrenal glands. About 104 adults with incidental findings on scans will receive one of the two agents during a single MRI session. The goal is to see if the newer agent provides equally clear images, which could give doctors another option for these types of scans.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
gadopiclenol (Vueway) and gadobutrol (Gadovist) contrast agents
What this could lead to
If gadopiclenol works as well as the standard contrast agent, it could offer a safe and effective alternative for MRI scans of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (104 people) comparing two similar agents. It may not show a clear difference, and results may not apply to all patients or imaging types.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 104 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * signed informed consent * age ≥18 years * compatibility with magnetic resonance imaging * planned workup of kidney incidental finding or adrenal incidental findings (or both) * body mass index (BMI) \< 31 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * patients with implants that might affect imaging parameters in the region under investigation, as judged by the principal investigator * vulnerable individuals * claustrophobic individuals * individuals that are cognitively impaired or unable to understand the language * pregnant or breastfeeding patients

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University of Bern

    RECRUITING

    Bern, 3010, Switzerland