Microvasculature Ultrasound Super-resolution in Transplant Delayed Graft Function (NCT07645599)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This pilot study is testing a new ultrasound imaging method called Super-Resolution Ultrasound (SRU) to look at blood flow and tiny blood vessels in transplanted kidneys in very detailed images after kidney transplant surgery. The goal is to see whether changes in the kidney's small blood vessels can help predict how well the transplanted kidney will work early after transplant, including whether delayed graft function may occur. Investigators hope this technique can become a safe, noninvasive way to evaluate transplanted kidneys without needing as many invasive biopsies. It may also help doctors better assess donor kidneys at higher-risk of suboptimal functioning.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- BMI \> 40
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Pregnant woman
- Breastfeeding women
- Hypersensitivity to perfluten lipid microsphere and components including polyethylene glycol (PEG)
- Unstable cardiopulmonary condition (acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary artery symptoms, worsening or unstable congestive heart failure, serious ventricular arrhythmias).
- Known history of cardiac shunts
- Patients who have known sickle cell disease or trait
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 624-4008
Email: Tanrj@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.