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New treatment option for Portal Hypertension
Official title Ultrasound With Subharmonic Imaging and Subharmonic Aided Pressure Estimation (SHAPE) to Identify Portal Hypertension
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06797193
What this study is testing
What is Perflutren Lipid Microspheres?
Perflutren Lipid Microspheres is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for portal hypertension.
Also referred to as Definity.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial tests the how well an ultrasound with subharmonic imaging and the subharmonic aided pressure estimation (SHAPE) technique works in identifying portal hypertension (PH). An ultrasound takes pictures of the inside of the body by bouncing sound waves off organs.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Provide signed and dated informed consent form
- Willing to comply with all study procedures
- Adult patients (age of 18 years or older)
- If a female of child-bearing potential, must have a negative pregnancy test
- Be scheduled for HVPG measurement
You likely can't join if
- Patients who are unable to provide consent
- Females who are pregnant or nursing
- Patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to perflutren lipid microsphere or its components, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Scottsdale, Arizona, United States; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.