Determination of a Safe Dose of Optison in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors

Summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is studying ways to make ultrasound images clearer - to be able to see blood vessels, body structures, and tumors better. Ultrasound uses sound waves to create pictures, allowing doctors and other medical professionals to "see" inside the body. Researchers are studying a contrast agent (like a dye) called Optison™. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers want to learn the best and safest dose of this ultrasound "dye."

Timeline

Start

2002-06

Primary completion

2004-08

Completion

2004-08

Publications

• Anderson LN, Maguire JL, Lebovic G, Hanley AJ, Hamilton J, Adeli K, McCrindle BW, Borkhoff CM, Parkin PC, Birken CS; Applied Research Group for Kids! (TARGet Kids!) Collaboration. Duration of Fasting, Serum Lipids, and Metabolic Profile in Early Childhood. J Pediatr. 2017 Jan;180:47-52.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.09.005. Epub 2016 Oct 11.

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