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Evaluation of Pediatric Urinary Bladder Wall Thickening and Fibrosis Using Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI)-Derived Shear Wave Velocities
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating ARFI-Derived Shear Wave Velocities for Bladder Fibrosis. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Urinary bladder fibrosis (thickening and scarring) is fairly uncommon in children. Traditionally, the presence of urinary bladder fibrosis has been confirmed directly with bladder biopsy or using urodynamic testing. In this study we will use ultrasound scanning and ARFI (acoustic radiation force impulse) wave velocities to potentially identify any urinary bladder wall fibrosis.
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An ultrasound based scan uses ARFI, an acoustic radiation force impulse to estimate shear wave velocities during scanning of the urinary bladder. The research ultrasound scan lasts about 10 to 15 minutes.