Using kidney ultrasound stiffness test for glomerulonephritis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique (called elastography) to measure kidney stiffness in people with glomerulonephritis, a type of kidney inflammation. The goal is to see if this measurement can help doctors evaluate the disease without needing repeated biopsies.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a kidney biopsy confirming glomerulonephritis.
- You must not have started any corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs for this condition.
- You must not have a blockage in your urinary tract (like from a stone or tumor).
- You must not have any birth defects in your kidneys or urinary system.
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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