CT scan to measure kidney function in people with low kidney function
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special CT scan can measure kidney function accurately in people with reduced kidney function. You may already need this scan for other reasons, and the research will see how well the scan works as a kidney test.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You need to have a CT scan of your abdomen with contrast dye (X-ray dye) that is planned
- Your kidney function must be low, with an eGFR below 60 (your doctor can check this)
- You must be a patient at Henri Mondor Hospital or referred there for the CT scan
- You need to have French national health insurance
- You should not have a hip replacement or other metal hip implant (because it can affect the scan results)
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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