Diagnostic Imaging of Vascular Malformations Using MSOT and ULM (NCT06994260) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diagnostic Imaging of Vascular Malformations Using MSOT and ULM
Germany15 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical study evaluates the efficacy and accuracy of Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT) and Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (ULM) for imaging and diagnosing vascular malformations (venous, arteriovenous, lymphatic). The study aims to enhance diagnostic precision and improve treatment planning through advanced non-invasive imaging techniques.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed vascular malformations (arteriovenous, venous, or lymphatic).
* ≥18 years old and able to give their consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* No imaging for diagnostic confirmation has been performed or is planned.
* Lack of written consent
* \<18 years old
* Safety concerns of the study physician (a patient with physical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions that, in the opinion of the study physician, could compromise the patient's safety or the quality of the data, thereby making the patient an unsuitable candidate for the study).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Quantitative signal of total hemoglobin (HbT), oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2), deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hb), and oxygen saturation (mSO2).
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Quantification of perfusion dynamics in the respective vessel.
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year