Streamlining cross-sectional imaging pathways (SCIPs)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN62796844 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN62796844 |
| Protocol serial number | 33308 |
| Sponsor | Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Funder | NHS England |
- Submission date
- 27/03/2017
- Registration date
- 04/04/2017
- Last edited
- 08/04/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Urological and Genital Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Computerised Tomography (CT) is a radiology test which takes cross-sectional images of the body using radiation (x-rays) and is vital for diagnosing (or excluding) cancer. To improve the visibility of internal organs and structures on these scans, an x-ray dye is injected into the bloodstream. This x-ray dye is commonly referred to as contrast media. In patients with reduced kidney function, the use of contrast media can cause complications. Guidelines published by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) recommend a blood test to measure kidney function should be available from the preceding three months for all patients referred for CT scans including contrast. There are a variety of pathways to ensure that a blood test is performed before the scan, some of which may delay imaging. The blood test allows patients with reduced kidney function to be identified, as there is a risk of Contrast Induced Acute Kidney Injury (CI-AKI). As the waiting time for imaging tests are reduced, it is important to identify how services can be streamlined. A national survey undertaken by the research team has demonstrated diversity in the current service delivery pathways for obtaining kidney function prior to cross-sectional imaging across the UK. A small number of sites offer point of care testing (PoCT) for kidney function in patients who have not had a recent blood test. However, the potential impact of their application is unknown. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether PoCT devices for determining kidney function levels can be used to streamline the patient pathway.
Who can participate?
Adult patients who are attending an appointment for a contrast-enhanced CT scan
What does the study involve?
When participants attend for their CT appointment they have an additional blood sample taken. The sample is then analysed using the PoCT device and is also sent to the lab so it can undergo standard testing to assess participant’s kidney function. Participants are asked to return for another study visit 2-3 days later for a follow up blood test which is analysed the same way.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
There are no direct benefits or risks involved with participating.
Where is the study run from?
1. Pinderfields Hospital (UK)
2. Dewsbury District Hospital (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
October 2016 to May 2017
Who is funding the study?
NHS England (UK)
Who is the main contact?
1. Miss Martine Harris (public)
martine.harris@midyorks.nhs.uk
2. Dr Bev Snaith (scientific)
bev.snaith@midyorks.nhs.uk
Contact information
Public
Rowan House
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
 ORCID ID |
0000-0003-1924-3718 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 1924 542297 |
| martine.harris@midyorks.nhs.uk |
Scientific
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Wakefield
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
| ORCID ID |
0000-0002-6296-0889 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 1924 542034. |
| bev.snaith@midyorks.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Non-randomised; Both; Design type: Screening, Diagnosis, Device, Cohort study |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Streamlining cross-sectional imaging pathways (SCIPs): A feasibility and economic modelling study of point of care creatinine testing in radiology |
| Study acronym | SCIPs |
| Study objectives | The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a point of care blood test (PoCT) performed in radiology rather than the standard laboratory test. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Sheffield Research Ethics Committee, 09/01/2017, ref: 16/YH/0520 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Specialty: Renal disorders, Primary sub-specialty: Renal disorders; UKCRC code/ Disease: Renal and Urogenital/ Renal failure |
| Intervention | The intervention is a PoC creatinine test and a standard laboratory renal function blood test performed at the initial visit (CT scan appointment), this will take 5 minutes. This whole blood sample is processed on the point of care device according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The standard care blood sample is analysed in the laboratory on a Roche Cobas 8000 series, using an enzymatic creatinine method, according to standard operating procedures. Participants will be asked to return at 2-3 days post-contrast administration for a follow up blood test to be analysed on both the PoC device and in the laboratory. |
| Intervention type | Device |
| Phase | |
| Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s) | |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Renal function concordance measured as the difference between the serum creatinine value from PoCT and laboratory analysis at initial visit. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Recruitment rate recorded as the number of eligible participants who consented to participate in the study at initial visit |
| Completion date | 31/05/2017 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 300 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Patients attending for contrast-enhanced CT scan 2. Age over 18 3. Non-pregnant patients 4. Able to consent |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Patients undergoing a non-contrast CT scan or other radiology test 2. Patients under 18 years 3. Pregnant patients 4. Those unable to provide written consent |
| Date of first enrolment | 15/02/2017 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/04/2017 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centres
Wakefield
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan | The current data sharing plans for the current study are unknown and will be made available at a later date. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/03/2019 | Yes | No | |
| HRA research summary | 26/07/2023 | No | No | ||
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
08/04/2019: Publication reference added.
07/08/2018: The intention to publish date was changed from 31/12/2017 to 01/10/2018.
08/11/2017: The ISRCTN prospective/retrospective flag compares the date of registration with the recruitment start date and does not include any grace period. The registration of this study was requested through the NIHR Portfolio and was finalised within 6 months of the recruitment starting.
