Diagnosis of Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations

October 25, 2012 updated by: University of Arkansas

Diagnosis of Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations Using Non-invasive Imaging Devices

To develop a non-invasive, simple and affordable, measurement technique to differentiate hemangiomas from subtypes of VMS. The purpose of this study is to determine the best office based diagnositc instrument for differentiating the subtype of vascular lesions. The instrument must be simple and affordable so it can be used by primary car physicians in the doctor office. The procedure will be based on non-invasive and unharmful measurements that will be compared to the diagnosis from specialized physicians in this field and the final pathology.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

56

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 75 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects with vascular lesions from the patient populations at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be recruited for the study. Approximately 45 subjects from Arkansas Children's Hospital and approximately 10 subjects from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be recruited for a total of 55.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Suspected Hemangioma, Vascular Malformations (VMS) including venular Malformations (port-wine stain, PWS), Venous Malformations, Lymphatic Malformations, Arteriovenous Malformations or mixed malformations.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All pregnant individuals will be excluded, since physiologic changes of pregnancy could alter characteristics of the vascular lesion.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gal Shafirstein, Ph.D., UAMS, ACH, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
  • Study Director: Jessica L Boswell, UAMS, ACH, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 18, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 18, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

December 20, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 26, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 25, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

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