CompletedNot Applicable

Magnetic Resonance Venography Pre- and Post-Treatment in Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Canada5 participantsStarted 2015-04-20

Plain-language summary

This prospective study will use magnetic resonance imaging of patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), to determine if the common radiological finding of transverse venous sinus stenosis can be reversed with standard of care medical treatment of IIH.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: All patients with a diagnosis of IIH, where other intracranial pathology has been ruled out, can participate. Exclusion Criteria: (1)Patients who have a contraindication or are unable to undergo magnetic resonance imaging. (2)Patients who are found to have intracranial pathology to explain elevated intracranial pressure. (3)Patients with allergies to gadolinium-containing agents.(4)Patients with elevated creatinine above normal laboratory values.

What they're measuring

Transverse venous sinus stenosis (combined conduit score, and measure of transverse venous sinus stenosis, for each MRI/MRV)

Timeframe: 4 MRI/MRV's performed within a year of diagnosis

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02394067

SponsorNova Scotia Health Authority

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-04-25

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