NCT05764642

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to study the efficacy of ultrasound microvessel imaging for evaluation of Chronic Kidney Disease. Definity is an ultrasound contrast agent currently approved by the FDA for use on the heart, liver, and urinary tract. This study will look at its effectiveness on the kidney.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
186

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2 healthy

Timeline
24mo left

Started Aug 2023

Longer than P75 for phase_2 healthy

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
enrolling by invitation

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress59%
Aug 2023Apr 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 28, 2023

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 10, 2023

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 9, 2023

Completed
4.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2028

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2028

Last Updated

September 5, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4.6 years

First QC Date

February 28, 2023

Last Update Submit

September 4, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Renal cortex microvessel density

    Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging (SRUI) parameters reported in percentage

    Baseline

  • Renal cortex microvessel diameter

    Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging (SRUI) parameters reported in millimeters (mm)

    Baseline

  • Renal blood flow velocity

    Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging (SRUI) parameters reported in centimeters per second (cm/sec)

    Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Chronic Kidney Disease Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with clinically indicated renal biopsy will have microvessel images obtained by Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging (SRUI) using Definity ultrasound contrast agent.

Drug: DefinityDiagnostic Test: Super-resolution ultrasound imaging

Healthy Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Healthy volunteers with normal eGFR will have microvessel images obtained by Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging (SRUI) using Definity ultrasound contrast agent.

Drug: DefinityDiagnostic Test: Super-resolution ultrasound imaging

Interventions

Ultrasound contrast agent administered intravenously

Also known as: Perflutren Lipid Microsphere
Chronic Kidney Disease GroupHealthy Control Group

Imaging technology for microvessel imaging. This technology localizes and tracks individual microbubbles (FDA approved ultrasound contrast agents) to map microvessel morphology and flow speed at a spatial resolution about 10 times higher than conventional ultrasound imaging.

Also known as: SRUI
Chronic Kidney Disease GroupHealthy Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • \- Healthy volunteers or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients with clinically indicated renal biopsy.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects lacking capacity to consent.
  • Vulnerable subjects such as prisoners; pregnant women; nursing mother.
  • Subjects with history of hypersensitivity allergic reactions to ultrasound contrast agents.
  • Patients with high-risk cardiac diseases.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Mayo Clinic Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

Location

Mayo Clinic Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

Interventions

perflutren

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Renal InsufficiencyKidney DiseasesUrologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Shigao Chen, PhD

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 28, 2023

First Posted

March 10, 2023

Study Start

August 9, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2028

Last Updated

September 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations