Investigation of renal perfusion and pathological changes in patients with acute kidney disease and tubulointerstitial nephritis using intravoxel incoherent motion and arterial spin labelling MRI: a prospective, observational study protocol

Author:

Liu JiajiaORCID,Wang Rui,Qiu Jianxing,Su TaoORCID

Abstract

IntroductionAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical condition with a complex aetiology and different outcomes, where haemodynamic dysfunction, renal hypoperfusion and inflammation serve as key contributors to its development and progression. Early and accurate diagnosis is vital for initiating targeted treatments like fluid resuscitation, vasoactive agents or steroid therapy, which are essential for improving patient outcomes. Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI assesses both capillary perfusion and tissue water diffusion, while arterial spin labelling (ASL) MRI measures renal blood flow without the need for contrast. Research on combined use of IVIM and ASL MRI in patients with AKI is rare. This study aims to investigate the MRI characteristics of IVIM and ASL in patients with tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) and to explore their relationship with pathological findings and renal recovery.Methods and analysisSingle-centre, prospective, observational cohort study of 30 patients with biopsy-proven TIN. Participants will undergo renal IVIM and ASL MRI within 7 days post-biopsy. The pathological assessments of active and chronic tubulointerstitial injuries will be semiscored using modified Banff criteria. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) during follow-up and prevalence of chronic kidney disease at 3 and 6 months will be reported. An eGFR below 45 mL/min is considered a poor renal outcome.Ethics and disseminationThe study has been reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Peking University First Hospital and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants (2022Y503). The study results will be disseminated through publication in a relevant peer-reviewed journal and presentation at academic meetings to increase awareness and share findings with the scientific community.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Initiative for Innovative Medicine

National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding(Interdepartmental Clinical Research Project of Peking University First Hospital)

Publisher

BMJ

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