New ultrasound trick could spot kidney disease type in minutes
NCT ID NCT04404114
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography can quickly and safely tell the difference between acute and chronic kidney disease in the emergency room. Researchers will measure kidney stiffness in 800 adults and compare it to standard tests. If it works, it could help doctors make faster decisions without needing contrast dyes or blood samples.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Shear wave elastography (a non-invasive ultrasound technique that measures kidney stiffness)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a fast, safe way to tell acute from chronic kidney disease in the emergency room, reducing the need for contrast dyes or lengthy tests.
What could go wrong
This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may vary by patient or equipment.
Conditions
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