Contrast Ultrasound for Pediatric Trauma - Comparative Evaluation (CAPTURE Study)

Contrast Ultrasound for Pediatric Trauma - Comparative Evaluation (CAPTURE Study)

This multicenter study aims to evaluate the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in diagnosing abdominal solid organ injuries in pediatric patients. Up to 130 subjects will complete the study across approximately 5-10 sites in the US, with up to 30 patients in the training phase (3 per site) and 100 patients in the treatment phase of the study. All subjects will have had a CT scan as part of standard of care, confirming at least one solid organ abdominal injury. The study procedure will occur within 48 hours from time of injury. All subjects will have an abdominal ultrasound without contrast, followed by a contrast-enhanced ultrasound using the contrast agent Lumason. Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound results will be compared to the CT scan results. The CT and ultrasound scans will be read locally and will undergo central review.

This is an interventional study which proposes to evaluate the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in diagnosing abdominal solid organ injuries in pediatric trauma patients. Up to 130 subjects will be enrolled across approximately 5 to 10 sites in the US. Each site, including the coordinating center, will undergo the training phase; each site will enroll 3 participants in this phase successfully prior to entering the treatment phase. All subjects will have had a Computerized Tomography (CT) scan as part of standard of care, confirming at least one solid organ abdominal injury. All subjects will have an abdominal ultrasound without contrast, followed by a contrast-enhanced ultrasound using the contrast agent Lumason. Ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound results will be compared to the CT scan results. The study procedures will take place within 48 hours of injury. At conclusion of enrollment of all subjects a centralized review of CT vs. CEUS will occur to compare to real-time readings.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Hemodynamically stable, as determined by the trauma team
2. Age 8 through 18 years (inclusive)
3. Interpretable CT of the abdomen and pelvis that demonstrates at least one solid organ injury among the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys
4. Plan for observation or admission to the hospital
5. Candidate for abdominal ultrasound based on body habitus, as determined by the investigator
6. Glasgow Coma Score of 15
7. Able to complete the study procedures within 48 hours of injury

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known cardiac abnormality
2. Pulmonary Hypertension
3. Known sensitivity to any Lumason components - including sulfur hexafluoride, polyethylene glycol 4000, distearoylphosphatidylcholine (DSPC), dipalmitoylphosphatidylglycerol sodium (DPPG-Na), or palmitic acid
4. Unable to be rolled onto side to allow lateral ultrasound windows if necessary
5. Unable to assent or consent
6. Pregnant
7. Lactating
8. CT images not available for transmission to central image repository