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New ultrasound dye could spot ovarian emergencies faster

NCT ID NCT04522219

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether using a contrast dye during ultrasound can help doctors more accurately diagnose adnexal torsion (twisted ovary), a painful emergency. The plan was to compare contrast-enhanced ultrasound to standard ultrasound in women scheduled for surgery. However, the study was stopped early after only 11 participants, so the findings are very limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SonoVue® (contrast agent)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a faster, more accurate way to diagnose adnexal torsion in emergency settings.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with very few participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. Contrast agents also carry risks for some patients.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

11 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2021

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Woman over 18 years old * Woman affiliated to a social security * Woman having received complete information on the organization of the research and having given her informed consent in written form. * Planned surgical intervention for suspected adnexal torsion Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under a measure of legal protection, * Contraindication to contrast injection Hypersensitivity to sulfur hexafluoride or any of the other ingredients, history of cardiac disease, respiratory distress syndrome, severe pulmonary hypertension..

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Conditions

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Ovarian Torsion

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Nancy

    Nancy, 54000, France

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