Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Complex Renal Cysts
18 Years
N/A
Both
Complex Renal Cyst
Trial Information
Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Complex Renal Cysts
By evaluating complex renal cysts using a contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), it can be
established as to whether or not the results are better, the same, or worse, when compared
to CT and/or MRI scans.
Inclusion Criteria:
- at least 18 years old and capable of giving informed consent
- all patients undergoing CT evaluation of complex renal cysts at our centre (either
initially or in follow-up)
- A complex renal cyst defined as Bosniak IIF, III or IV
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnant patients
- patients with contrast allergies
- patients with non-cystic, solid renal masses
- patients with simple cysts (Bosniak class I and II)
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Outcome Measure:
concordance between CEUS and CT
Outcome Description:
Complex renal cysts will be classified using the Bosniak classification system for both the CEUS and CT and compared. If surgical removal of a complex cyst is required (Bosniak IIF, III or IV), then the pathology will be evaluated with a single CEUS and a CT (The CEUS will be conducted 14 days within the CT).
Outcome Time Frame:
(Baseline, follow up at 3, 6, 9, & 12 months)
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Anil Kapoor, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
McMaster Institute of Urology - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Authority:
Canada: Ethics Review Committee
Study ID:
CEUSEVCRC
NCT ID:
NCT01353521
Start Date:
December 2013
Completion Date:
April 2015
Related Keywords:
- Complex Renal Cyst
- complex renal cysts
- Contrast enhanced ultrasound
- Cysts
- Kidney Diseases, Cystic
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