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Embolization Agent
PHIL® Embolic System for Arteriovenous Malformations
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Led By Johanna Fifi, MD
Research Sponsored by Alejandro Berenstein
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Subject is <22 years of age
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is being done to collect data on the safety and effectiveness of the PHIL Embolic System in treating DAVFs.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children under 22 with intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) suitable for embolization using the PHIL® device. They must have consent from a legal representative, be able to follow study procedures, and not weigh less than 2.5kg. Those with severe health risks, allergies to certain substances like DMSO or iodine, pregnant females, or those with life-threatening illnesses other than dAVFs cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The PHIL® Embolic System is being tested for safety and potential benefits in treating intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas in pediatric patients. This system has been approved by the FDA as a Humanitarian Use Device and this study aims to gather more data on its effectiveness.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of the PHIL® Embolic System are not detailed here, similar devices may cause complications such as inflammation at the treatment site, allergic reactions to components of the device or procedure-related issues like bleeding.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am under 22 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Proportion of participants with angiographic occlusion
Proportion of participants with neurological death or major ipsilateral stroke
Secondary outcome measures
Dosage of Radiation exposure
Incidence of angiographic cure
Incidence of cranial neuropathy
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1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: PHIL® deviceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Using device
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Alejandro BerensteinLead Sponsor
Johanna Fifi, MDPrincipal InvestigatorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2 Previous Clinical Trials
841 Total Patients Enrolled
Alejandro Berenstein, MD5.04 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a bleeding disorder, my INR is over 1.5, or I refuse blood transfusions.I am under 22 years old.I have a brain vessel malformation suitable for a specific treatment or have been treated before for it.I am at risk for kidney damage from contrast dye or a rare skin condition.I have a tumor in my brain or am receiving radiation for cancer in my head or neck.I do not have any life-threatening illness other than my neurological condition.You are unable to have a DSA, CT scan, or MRI/MRA.I have had brain blood vessel spasms not helped by medication.I have severe health conditions that make surgery or anesthesia very risky.I weigh 2.5kg or less.My blood vessels are too twisted or hardened for safe medical instrument insertion.I have a narrowed artery leading to my brain that is more than half blocked.I do not have an active infection.I am currently pregnant.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: PHIL® device
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.
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