Peripheral Vascular Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a double blind crossover study designed to compare two different gadolinium products given at the same dose to patients undergoing MRA assessment of lower legs for the evaluation of peripheral steno-occlusive disease.
Interventions
0.5 mmol/kg as a single dose administration
0.5 mmol/kg as a single dose administration
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Written informed consent * At least 18 yrs of age * Moderate to severe peripheral arterial disease * Willing to undergo two MRA procedures within 14 days
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or lactating * Known allergies to one or more ingredients in the products * Therapeutic intervention in the arterial territory of interest between the two MRA exams * Changes in symptoms between the two exams * Vascular stent in area of interest * Severe claustrophobia * Congestive heart failure class IV * Scheduled to undergo surgery for PAOD between the two exams * Scheduled to undergo DSA between the two exams
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of global paired diagnostic preference of the two MRA exams | Post dose |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the two different products for signal intensity enhancement; average quality of visualization; technical failure rate; to assess inter-reader agreement in terms of average quality of visualization | post dose |
Countries
Italy