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Graded TTCE for Post-Embolization PAVM Monitoring
NCT02936349 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Current HHT guidelines recommend CT scan to detect new or recurrent PAVMs after embolotherapy. Recent studies using transthoracic contrast echocardiography (TTCE) shunt grade for PAVM screening suggest that graded TTCE can accurately predict the size of PAVMs on chest CT and their amenability to embolization. This study's purpose is to evaluate whether TTCE shunt grade can also accurately predict PAVM size and amenability to treatment in patients who are post-embolization.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Transthoracic Contrast Echocardiogram
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-11 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02936349
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02936349 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,457 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Transthoracic Contrast Echocardiogram is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02936349 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02936349 about?
NCT02936349 is a clinical study titled "Graded TTCE for Post-Embolization PAVM Monitoring". Current HHT guidelines recommend CT scan to detect new or recurrent PAVMs after embolotherapy. Recent studies using transthoracic contrast echocardiography (TTCE) shunt grade for PAVM screening suggest that graded TTCE can accurately predict the size of PAVMs on chest CT and their amenability to emb...
What is the current status of trial NCT02936349?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2016-10. Estimated completion is 2019-11.
What conditions does trial NCT02936349 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02936349?
The interventions under investigation include: Transthoracic Contrast Echocardiogram (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02936349?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,457 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02936349 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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