Status:
COMPLETED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Appendicitis in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Children's National Research Institute
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Study to find out if MRI can diagnose appendicitis in children as well as or better than CT scan and/or ultrasound scan performed at the same time. No additional contrast material or sedation will be ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 8-18 years, referred from emergency department for suspected appendicitis and receiving either CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen for diagnosis
Exclusion
- Failure to pass MRI metal screening. Claustrophobia or need for sedation due to inability to hold still.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00723788
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
April 1 2010
Last Update
November 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20010