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HemangiomaNCT00394888

Hemangioma Associated With High Rates of Morbidity

A study testing MRI, MRI of head and neck and Dermatological Examination in people with Hemangioma, run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

We are conducting a study on the possible presence of PHACES in children with large facial hemangiomas and lumbosacral hemangiomas of infancy (hemangioma in the lower back) . With this study we hope to better understand the risk of this syndrome and to develop guidelines for its evaluation and management. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Hemangioma
What is being tested?
MRI, MRI of head and neck and Dermatological Examination
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
433 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2005to Jan 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Infants less than 1 year of age
  • Hemangiomas of the head /facial area measuring 22cm2 or greater.
  • Individuals less than 18 years of age.
  • Hemangioma, hemangioma precursor, or definitive residual hemangioma larger then 2.5 cm in diameter, overlying the midline lumbar spine or sacral spine in which any portion of the hemangioma is located over the midline.

Who cannot join

  • Children greater than 1 year of age.
  • Children with segmental hemangiomas present in locations other than the head.
  • Children presenting with localized (focal) or indeterminate hemangiomas in any location.
  • Children with other vascular tumors (such as tufted angioma, Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, non-involuting congenital hemangioma or rapidly-involuting congenital hemangioma) or vascular malformations.
  • Lumbosacral Hemangioma
  • Excluding perirectal hemangiomas that do not extend onto the sacral spine.
  • Excluding perineal hemangiomas that do extend to overlay the sacral spine.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Beth Drolet, MD

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226

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About this study

Official title: Hemangioma Associated With High Rates of Morbidity:A Prospective Study

We are conducting a study on the possible presence of PHACES in children with large facial hemangiomas and lumbosacral hemangiomas of infancy (hemangioma in the lower back) . With this study we hope to better understand the risk of this syndrome and to develop guidelines for its evaluation and management.

Read the detailed description

Large hemangiomas of the face can be associated with anomalies of the blood vessels of head and chest. The acronym PHACES indicates the association of Posterior fossa and other brain malformations, facial Hemangioma, Arterial anomalies, Coarctation of the aorta and other cardiac defects, Eye abnormalities and Sternal malformations. Study subjects will be recruited through the Pediatric Dermatology department in several cities. All patients age 0-1 year old of age, who present with large facial hemangioma (>22 cm^2) will be offered to participate in the study. Parents will be interviewed to obtain personal, medical, and family history.

Patients will undergo standard of care evaluation for facial hemangioma with risk of PHACE syndrome. This includes skin, eye and neurological examination, photograph, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of head/neck/chest, and lab tests requiring samples of blood, urine or stool. No other tests will be performed for participating in the study.

Lumbosacral hemangiomas of infancy (hemangioma in the lower back) can be associated with anomalies of the spine. "Tethered cord syndrome" indicates a condition caused by abnormally stretched spinal cord. Over time this condition can lead to neurological damage. Although often there are no symptoms until adulthood, it can become apparent during childhood. Common symptoms are: lower back pain, pain and weakness of the legs, walking problems, and bladder and bowel loss of control. "Occult spinal dysraphism" is the term used when the defect of the spine is hidden under normal skin. We noticed that infants with hemangioma in the lower back area are more inclined to present a hidden spine defect.

Study subjects will be recruited through the Pediatric Dermatology departments in several cities. All patients age 0-18 year old of age, who present with lumbosacral hemangioma (> 2.5 cm of diameter overlying the spine) will be offered to participate in the study. Parents will be interviewed to obtain personal, medical, and family history.

Patients will undergo standard of care evaluation for lumbosacral hemangioma. This includes skin, neurological examination, photograph, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the back, lab tests requiring samples of blood, urine or stool. No additional tests will be performed only for participating in the study.

Conditions
Hemangioma
Being tested
MRI, MRI of head and neck, Dermatological Examination, Cardiac examination, Abdominal ultrasound
Keywords
Hemangioma, PHACE, Lumbosacral hemangioma, Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Medical subject headings
Hemangioma, Neural Tube Defects

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MRIDevice

    MRI of the spine.

  • MRI of head and neckDevice

    MRI of head and C-spine

  • Dermatological ExaminationOther

    Also called Clinical dermatological examination

    Complete dermatological examination to identify and characterize nature of dermatological anomalies

  • Cardiac examinationOther

    Also called Cardiovascular examination

    Complete cardiac examination

  • Abdominal ultrasoundDevice

    Abdominal ultrasound to detect hepatic hemangiomas

Study groups in NCT00394888
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Facial HemangiomaOtherPatients with large facial hemangioma.
Receives: Device: MRI of head and neck; Other: Dermatological Examination; Other: Cardiac examination
Lumbosacral HemangiomaOtherPatients with lumbosacral hemangioma.
Receives: Device: MRI; Other: Dermatological Examination
Multiple HemangiomasOtherpatients with multiple hemangiomas (>5)
Receives: Device: MRI; Other: Dermatological Examination; Device: Abdominal ultrasound

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. MRI/MRA of Head/Neck/Chest.

    Measured: 2 years

  2. Clinical Diagnosis of PHACE Syndrome

    For subjects in the large facial hemangioma arm of the study, a clinical assessment by trained physicians was conducted to determine whether or not each subject met diagnostic criteria for PHACE syndrome.

    Measured: 2 years

  3. Spinal Abnormalities

    The number of lumbrosacral hemangioma subjects with confirmed spinal abnormalities detected via lumbrosacral MRI.

    Measured: 2 years

  4. Cerebrovascular and Structural Brain Abnormalities

    The number of PHACE subjects identified with cerebrovascular and/or structural brain abnormalities detected using MRI.

    Measured: 2 years

  5. Cardiac Abnormalities Detected Via Clinical Examination

    The number of subjects with clinically definite PHACE syndrome who were identified as having cardiac abnormalities following clinical examination.

    Measured: 2 years

  6. Frequency of Hepatic Hemangiomas Detected Via Abdominal Ultrasound

    The number of participants with multiple (greater than or equal to 5) cutaneous infantile hemangiomas who were found to have hepatic hemangiomas via the us abdominal ultrasound.

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Nov 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2005
  3. Primary completionNov 2009
  4. Study completionJan 2010

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Screening
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
433 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00394888
Sponsor's protocol ID
High Risk Hemangioma
Status last verified
Sep 2013
First submitted
1 Nov 2006
Last updated
20 Sep 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing MRI, MRI of head and neck and Dermatological Examination in people with Hemangioma, run by Medical College of Wisconsin at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Sep 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Jul 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

MRI/MRA of Head/Neck/Chest. (time frame: 2 years). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Sep 2013.

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