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Carotid Artery DiseasesNCT04792255

Digital Variance Angiography for Contrast Media Dose Reduction in Carotid Artery Stenting

A study testing Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocol, Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocol and Carotid Duplex Ultrasound in people with Carotid Artery Diseases, run by Kinepict Health Ltd. at 1 site in Hungary.

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Trial summary

Digital Variance Angiography (DVA) is a new tool in medical imaging with a proven image quality reserve (1, 2). Previous studies have demonstrated the quality reserve of DVA in angiographic studies (1, 2), which allowed us to reduce contrast media use by 50% in carotid artery angiographic studies without affecting the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Carotid Artery Diseases
What is being tested?
Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocol, Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocol and Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteHungary
Study dates
1 Jun 2022to 31 Dec 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 18 y
  • Carotid stenosis defined as:
  • Stenosis ≥70% by computer tomography angiography (NASCET criteria); OR by duplex-ultrasound with ≥70% stenosis defined by a peak systolic velocity of at least 230 cm/s
  • Carotid stenosis is treatable with CAS

Who cannot join

  • History of stroke or TIA ipsilateral to the stenosis within 30 days of randomization
  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Severe chronic kidney disease: GFR>30ml/min/m2
  • Severe heart failure: NYHA IV
  • Severe liver failure: Child-Pugh 3
  • Iodine contrast allergy
  • Coagulopathy
  • Hematological bleeding disorders

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Péter Sótonyi, MD, PhD contact

+36 20 825 8046

sotonyi@hotmail.com

Peter T Legeza, MD contact

+36 20 825 9736

peterlegeza@gmail.com

Hungary1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Semmelweis University, Heart and Vascular Center

    Budapest, 1122

    Péter Sótonyi, Prof,MD,PhD

    Balázs Nemes, MD,PhD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Investigation of Dose Management Capabilities of Digital Variance Angiography: Contrast Media Dose Reduction in Patients Undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting - a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Digital Variance Angiography (DVA) is a new tool in medical imaging with a proven image quality reserve (1, 2).

Previous studies have demonstrated the quality reserve of DVA in angiographic studies (1, 2), which allowed us to reduce contrast media use by 50% in carotid artery angiographic studies without affecting the image quality (3).

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CAS is an alternative treatment option for carotid artery revascularization in selected patient groups. Similar to most of the minimally invasive endovascular interventions, CAS also carries the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury, which is considered to be an independent predictor of 30-day major adverse events (4).

The aim of this study is to apply DVA in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS) and utilize this technique to reduce contrast dose during the interventions, without affecting the intraprocedural radiation dose and the clinical outcome of the procedures. Investigators believe that the reduction in contrast media use and the associated image quality with the technique of DVA imaging can be incorporated into the everyday clinical practice, and will play an important role in improving the rate of contrast-induced acute kidney injury.

Being tested
Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocol, Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocol, Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
Keywords
Radiocontrast media reduction, X-ray angiography, Digital Variance Angiography, Digital Subtraction Angiography, carotid artery stenting, Kinepict
Medical subject headings
Carotid Artery Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocolProcedure or surgery

    Also called Arterial access, Preinterventional selective carotid artery angiography, Carotid artery stenting, Postinterventional selective carotid artery angiography

    Radial, brachial or femoral arterial access is gained by using the Seldinger technique. The common carotid artery (CCA) is catheterized. Selective angiography is performed from the anteroposterior and lateral view without magnification. Initial angiograms are performed with standard contrast media protocol in anteroposterior and lateral views without magnification with the sheath placed in the common carotid artery. The carotid arterial lesion is crossed and an embolic protection device is deployed in the internal carotid artery. Carotid artery stenting is performed in a standard fashion. Post-stenting angiographies are obtained with the standard contrast media protocol in anteroposterior and lateral views without magnification with the sheath placed in the CCA. Pre- and post-stenting angiographies are performed with the same sheath position. DSA and DVA images will be calculated on a commercially available image processing workstation and the Kinepict Medical Imaging Tool.

  • Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocolProcedure or surgery

    Also called Arterial access, Preinterventional selective carotid artery angiography, Carotid artery stenting, Postinterventional selective carotid artery angiography

    Radial, brachial or femoral arterial access is gained by using the Seldinger technique. The common carotid artery (CCA) is catheterized. Selective angiography is performed from the anteroposterior and lateral view without magnification. Initial angiograms are performed with the reduced contrast media protocol in anteroposterior and lateral views without magnification with the sheath placed in the common carotid artery. The carotid arterial lesion is crossed and an embolic protection device is deployed in the internal carotid artery. Carotid artery stenting is performed in a standard fashion. Post-stenting angiographies are obtained with the reduced contrast media protocol in anteroposterior and lateral views without magnification with the sheath placed in the CCA. Pre- and post-stenting angiographies are performed with the same sheath position. DSA and DVA images will be calculated on a commercially available image processing workstation and the Kinepict Medical Imaging Tool.

  • Carotid Duplex UltrasoundDiagnostic test

    Pre- and postinterventional assessment of the treated internal carotid artery.

Study groups in NCT04792255
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group A: Reduced contrast media dose groupExperimentalReduced contrast media protocol: extracranial carotid artery intervention (2-4 fps according to the institutional protocol). Contrast administration with an automatic contrast injector: angiographic image acquisitions will be performed with 6 ml of 50% contrast media (3 ml iodined contrast media, 3 ml physiologic saline) with a 3 ml/s flow rate. DSA and DVA images will be calculated; DVA images will be used for diagnosis and interventions.
Receives: Procedure: Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocol; Diagnostic Test: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
Group B: Standard contrast media dose groupActive comparatorStandard contrast media protocol: extracranial carotid artery intervention (2-4 fps according to the institutional protocol). Contrast administration with an automatic contrast injector: angiographic image acquisitions will be performed with 6 ml iodined contrast media with a 3 ml/s flow rate. DSA and DVA images will be calculated; DSA images will be used for diagnosis and interventions.
Receives: Procedure: Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocol; Diagnostic Test: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound

What is being measured

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

  1. DSA-related contrast media use

    Volume of the iodinated contrast agent used for enhancing the image quality (mL)

    Measured: During the procedure

  2. Total procedural contrast media use

    Volume of the iodinated contrast agent used for enhancing the image quality (mL)

    Measured: During the procedure

  3. Image quality, graded by independent observers

    Observations based on a 5-level Likert scale (1-poor image quality, 3-medium image quality, 5-outstanding image quality)

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Total procedural dose area product

    Indicator of a patient's irradiation dosage (microGy*cm2 or Gy*cm2)

    Measured: During the procedure

  2. DSA-related dose area product

    Indicator of a patient's irradiation dosage (microGy*cm2 or Gy*cm2)

    Measured: During the procedure

  3. Total procedural time

    Duration of the whole procedure, from arterial access till the removal of every tool (min)

    Measured: During the procedure

  4. Number of protocol changes during DVA usage

    Number of occasions when the reduced contrast media protocol has to be switched back to conventional protocol because of the unsuitable image quality

    Measured: During the procedure

  5. Residual stenosis

    The difference between the normal reference segment diameter and the minimum lumen diameter of the treated lesion after CAS (%)

    Measured: During the procedure

  6. Focal neurological symptoms

    Focal neurological symptoms ipsilateral to the treated carotid artery during the postprocedural observation period

    Measured: During the procedure and up to 1 day

  7. Preoperative and postoperative ipsilateral carotid artery flow by doppler ultrasound

    Peak-systolic and end-diastolic velocities (cm/sec)

    Measured: Preoperatively and 1 day after the procedure

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 Mar 2021
  2. Study start1 Jun 2022
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2023 (estimated)

Resources

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Enrolled participants will undergo carotid artery stenting with different image acquisition protocol of the pre-and postinterventional angiographies from anteroposterior and lateral views, and intraoperative angiographies with C-arm angulations based on the operator's decision. In the active comparator group, a standard contrast media dose and DSA images will be used for diagnosis whereas in the experimental group a reduced contrast media dose will be applied (50% decrease compared to the standard DSA protocol) and the operator will use DVA images for the diagnosis.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04792255
Sponsor's protocol ID
Kinepict-009
Status last verified
Jul 2022
First submitted
23 Feb 2021
Last updated
9 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Gyano M, Gog I, Orias VI, Ruzsa Z, Nemes B, Csobay-Novak C, Olah Z, Nagy Z, Merkely B, Szigeti K, Osvath S, Sotonyi P. Kinetic Imaging in Lower Extremity Arteriography: Comparison to Digital Subtraction Angiography. Radiology. 2019 Jan;290(1):246-253. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2018172927. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

    PubMed 30325284
  • Orias VI, Gyano M, Gog I, Szollosi D, Veres DS, Nagy Z, Csobay-Novak C, Zoltan O, Kiss JP, Osvath S, Szigeti K, Zoltan R, Sotonyi P. Digital Variance Angiography as a Paradigm Shift in Carbon Dioxide Angiography. Invest Radiol. 2019 Jul;54(7):428-436. doi: 10.1097/RLI.0000000000000555.

    PubMed 30829769
  • Orias VI, Szollosi D, Gyano M, Veres DS, Nardai S, Csobay-Novak C, Nemes B, Kiss JP, Szigeti K, Osvath S, Sotonyi P, Ruzsa Z. Initial evidence of a 50% reduction of contrast media using digital variance angiography in endovascular carotid interventions. Eur J Radiol Open. 2020 Nov 17;7:100288. doi: 10.1016/j.ejro.2020.100288. eCollection 2020.

    PubMed 33294499
  • Paraskevas KI, Mikhailidis DP. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting: An Underestimated Issue. Angiology. 2017 Oct;68(9):752-756. doi: 10.1177/0003319716668934. Epub 2016 Sep 19.

    PubMed 27645233

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Carotid artery stenting with standard contrast media protocol, Carotid artery stenting with reduced contrast media protocol and Carotid Duplex Ultrasound in people with Carotid Artery Diseases, run by Kinepict Health Ltd. at 1 site in Hungary.

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 8 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Mar 2023. 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 Hungary. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Péter Sótonyi, MD, PhD (+36 20 825 8046, sotonyi@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

DSA-related contrast media use (time frame: During the procedure). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04792255, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 9 Mar 2023.

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