This study is for individuals with decreased kidney function whose doctor has ordered Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Because kidney function is decreased, these patients usually do not receive the intravenous contrast material that can improve the accuracy of the MRI findings. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and benefit of using a contrast material called Gadoterate in patients with decreased kidney function.
Gadolinium-based intravenous contrast agents are widely used for the enhancement of MRI findings. However, these agents have been implicated in varying degrees of nephrotoxicity and therefore are not usually used in patients with renal dysfunction. Gadoterate is a Gadolinium agent and previous studies have indicated that it is safe in patients with decreased kidney function. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using Gadoterate in this patient population. Participants who have been scheduled for an MRI will choose to either receive Gadoterate contrast as part of their MRI or not receive Gadoterate as part of their MRI.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
46
Patients who choose to receive Gadoterate will receive an MRI exam with standard pre-contrast and Gadoterate-enhanced acquisitions (0.2 mL/kg). The MRI protocol utilized in the study will be comprised of the standard Body protocols (routine abdomen, liver-pancreas, renal, prostate, angiography) as well as the standard Neurologic exam protocols (routine brain, orbital, brainstem, neck, angiography).
Patients who choose not to receive Gadoterate will receive an MRI exam with no Gadolinium contrast. The MRI protocol utilized in the study will be comprised of the standard Body protocols (routine abdomen, liver-pancreas, renal, prostate, angiography) as well as the standard Neurologic exam protocols (routine brain, orbital, brainstem, neck, angiography).
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, United States
Change in Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Change in GFR from 0 to 72 hours
Time frame: 72 hours
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