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Forceps vs. Snare for IVC Filter Removal in Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Led By Osmanuddin Ahmed, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Non-pregnant females
Referred to Interventional Radiology for IVC filter removal
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up date of procedure through 6 months following ivc filter removal
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Study Summary
This trial will compare two methods for removing IVC filters, endovascular snare vs rigid forceps, to see if one offers an advantage in terms of success rates or procedure time.
Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 needing an IVC filter removal, specifically those with Cook Celect or Argon Medical Option Elite filters implanted for less than 6 months at UCMC. Excludes pregnant women, individuals with clotting disorders, prior filter procedures, central venous occlusion, or coagulopathy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is comparing two common methods of IVC filter removal: using an endovascular snare device versus rigid forceps. The study aims to determine which method has higher success rates and shorter procedure times.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include complications from the procedure such as bleeding due to vessel injury, infection risk at the access site, and possible migration of the blood clot during removal.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am not pregnant.
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I am referred for a procedure to remove an IVC filter.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ date of procedure through 6 months following ivc filter removal
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~date of procedure through 6 months following ivc filter removal
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Costs
Flouroscopy time
Procedure related complications
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: SnareActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects randomized to this cohort will have their IVC filter removed using an endovascular snare (like a lasso) device that is designed to catch the hook of the filter and allow it to be captured.
Group II: ForcepsActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects randomized to this cohort will have their IVC filter removed using a rigid forceps device that will be used to engage the filter apex directly and allow for the filter to be capture/removed.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ChicagoLead Sponsor
1,004 Previous Clinical Trials
819,677 Total Patients Enrolled
Osmanuddin Ahmed, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUChicago Medicine
1 Previous Clinical Trials
5 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am not pregnant.I am referred for a procedure to remove an IVC filter.You have had an implant in your body for more than 6 months.Only Cook Celect or Argon Medical Option Elite filters are allowed.I am 18 years old or older.I have a blood clotting disorder.I'm sorry, but this criterion seems incomplete and does not provide enough information to be summarized. Could you please provide more context or detail so that I can better assist you?I have a blockage in a major vein deep inside my body.I have had a filter placed in or removed from my body.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Snare
- Group 2: Forceps
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the participant capacity of this research initiative?
"Aye, clinicaltrials.gov corroborates that this research is currently enrolling participants. It was initially advertised on December 26th 2018 and the most recent update happened October 15th 2021. One hundred individuals are desired for recruitment at one site."
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Is recruitment for this research endeavor currently underway?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrial.gov data indicate that this medical trial remains open to new participants, having been first posted on December 26th 2018 and recently revised October 15th 2021. 100 patients are required from a single location."
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