New MRI contrast agent may improve artery blockage detection in legs
NCT ID NCT00707876
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two MRI methods for finding narrowed or blocked arteries in the pelvis and legs of 119 people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). One method uses a special dye called ferumoxytol to make blood vessels stand out, while the other relies on natural blood flow. Both were compared to a standard X-ray technique. The goal was to see which MRI approach is more accurate and safer for diagnosing PAD.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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119 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2008
- Finished
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Aug 2020
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with symptoms of PAD * Scheduled for DSA Exclusion Criteria: * Critical leg ischemia manifested by ulcers, gangrene or leg amputation * Laboratory evidence of iron overload, liver disease, pregnancy * History of allergy to or recent exposure to radiocontrast, gadolinium chelates, or intravenous iron therapy * Clinical concerns about co-morbidities, subject suitability
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Locations
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Study site
Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
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