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Study of the Correlation Between UltraSonography and Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Assessment of Urate Deposit
Sponsor: Lille Catholic University
Summary
The objective of this research is to evaluate the correlation between DECT and US explorations performed in a routine clinical setting for the measurement of change in tophus size in gout patients after 24 months of treatment.
Official title: Study of the Correlation Between UltraSonography and Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Assessment of Urate Deposit in Urate Lowering Therapy Initiators
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2017-08-10
Completion Date
2021-11-08
Last Updated
2026-04-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ultrasonography
The tophus volume will be assess using ultrasonography.
DECT
The tophus volume will be assess using dual-energy computed tomography (DECT).
Locations (3)
Hospital Group of the Catholic Institute
Lomme, France
Bichat Hospital
Paris, France
Lariboisière Hospital
Paris, France