The Accuracy of Ultrasonic Viscoelastic Imaging in Evaluating the Severity of Chronic Kidney Diseases

Peking University Third Hospital47 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the role of ultrasonic viscoelastic parameters in the assessing the severity of chronic kidney disease. The main question it aims to answer is: The accuracy of ultrasonic viscoelastic parameters in evaluating the degree of renal fibrosis and inflammation.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * (1) fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for CKD (disease course \> 3months); (2) underwent renal biopsy, (3) a prior 2D-SWE evaluation preceding the renal biopsy, and (4) obtained informed written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) the presence of multiple renal cysts, calculi, hydronephrosis, or masses that could potentially interfere with the analysis conducted through 2D-SWE: (2) unsuccessful 2D-SWE measurements ;(3) biopsy specimens deemed inadequate due to insufficient length (less than 10 mm) or fewer than 10 glomeruli, and (4) incomplete clinical data.

Locations (1)

Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital

Beijing, Beiing, China

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

renal fibrosis degree

Time frame: one week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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