Ultrasound measurements of a key belly artery in healthy kids
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses an abdominal ultrasound to measure a blood vessel called the superior mesenteric artery in generally healthy children. It helps researchers understand normal ultrasound measurements, which can improve how doctors interpret scans in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 10 and 15 years old
- Your child will have an abdominal ultrasound for reasons other than stomach or gut evaluation
- A parent or guardian can sign the consent form
- Your child does not have conditions that could change the normal belly anatomy around that artery
- Your child is not receiving or expected to have cancer-related severe weight loss
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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