The Role of FDG-PET/CT Imaging in the Management of Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders (The PETVET Study) (PETVET)

October 26, 2014 updated by: Søren Hess, MD, Odense University Hospital

The Role of FDG-PET/CT Imaging in the Management of Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders

This pilot study aims at validating 18F-flourodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in the detection and characterization of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the entire human body, especially deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). On completion of this study the investigators will hopefully be able to demonstrate the importance of functional/molecular imaging technique in managing patients with this common and potentially fatal disorder.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Detailed Description

Acute DVT and PE are common and serious conditions. Highly effective treatment (most often anticoagulant agents) is available for acute VTE, but it is associated with potentially dangerous side effects. In addition, DVT and PE are just two manifestations of VTE, which can occur everywhere in the human organism. An underlying disease (i.e. cancer) is often a key factor in developing VTE.

Commonly used diagnostic imaging techniques in DVT and PE have a fair diagnostic accuracy, but do not address other important aspects of the disease. In contrast to this, FDG-PET/CT has the potential to contribute in VTE diagnosis by

  • Differentiate between acute and chronic VTE
  • Screening of the entire body for VTE (e.g. the pelvis where normal imaging techniques fail)
  • Early diagnosis of underlying disease (e.g. cancer, with the possibility of early treatment)

This is a pilot study with the above mentioned objectives, and is part of a larger study addressing other aspects of FDG-PET/CT in VTE.

The investigators believe that their hypothesis that FDG-PET/CT imaging may introduce a new approach for detecting thrombi anywhere in the body, particularly in the venous system including the pelvis and the calves, will add a new dimension in treating patients with suspected PE. This technology will only detect acute thrombi and not chronic thrombi that no longer have activity, which will obviate unnecessary treatment in this population.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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40

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Odense, Denmark, dk-5000
        • Dept. of Acute Medicine, Odense University Hospital
      • Odense, Denmark, dk-5000
        • Dept. of Nuclear Medicine, Odense University Hospital
      • Odense, Denmark, dk-5000
        • Dept. of Respiratory Medicine, Odense University Hospital,

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

50 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population comprises the following patient groups: 10 patients with a positive diagnosis of DVT, 10 patients where clinically suspected DVT was ruled out, 10 patients with a positive diagnosis of PE, and 10 patients where clinically suspected PE was ruled out.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Positive or negative diagnosis of VTE (DVT/PE)
  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • Informed consent obtained
  • Symptoms < 1 week

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Foreign language patients with a need for an interpreter
  • Previous DVT or PE
  • Known malignancy

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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DVT confirmed
DVT ruled out
PE confirmed
PE ruled out

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proof-of-concept
Time Frame: During diagnostic workup
Simple assessment of scans - positive or negative in the relevant patient categories
During diagnostic workup

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Odense University Hospital

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Soeren Hess, MD, Odense University Hospital
  • Study Chair: Poul Henning Madsen, MD, Odense University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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November 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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November 3, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 7, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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November 8, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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October 28, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 26, 2014

Last Verified

Last Verified

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October 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • NMA projekt K 59 PETVET

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