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Trial reportEuropean radiology2024

Ferumoxytol-enhanced MR venography for mapping lower-extremity venous networks and evaluating varicose veins in patients with diabetes.

Yuehong Liu, Bin Cao, Xinyu Wang, Jiali Zhong, Zhenyu Li, Ruchen Peng, Dong Zhao, Ning Gu, Qi Yang

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Trial report in European radiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07452250 (A Single-center, Evaluator-blinded Clinical Study of Polysaccharide Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Injection for Magnetic Resonance Venography in Patients With Venous System Diseases), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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NCT07452250 phase2recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

A Single-center, Evaluator-blinded Clinical Study of Polysaccharide Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Injection for Magnetic Resonance Venography in Patients With Venous System Diseases

TypeinterventionalSponsorMin ZhouRan2026 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsVenous DiseasesArmsFerumoxytol injection
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Yuehong Liu *Department of Radiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Bin Cao *Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xinyu WangDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jiali ZhongDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zhenyu LiDepartment of Radiology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Ruchen PengDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Dong ZhaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. zhaodong@ccmu.edu.cn.
Ning GuMedical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China. guning@seu.edu.cn.
Qi YangDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. yangyangqiqi@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5773-0456

Funding

National Nature Science Foundation of China 2021YFC2501100
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesComprehensive evaluation of lower-extremity varicose veins (VVs) in patients with diabetes is crucial for treatment strategizing. The study aims to assess the feasibility of using ferumoxytol-enhanced MR venography (FE-MRV) for lower-extremity venous mapping and the detection of VVs in patients with diabetes. MATERIALS AND

methodsAs part of a phase II clinical trial of a generic brand of ferumoxytol, documented patients with diabetes were enrolled and underwent FE-MRV on a 3-Τ MRI system. Two observers assessed FE-MRV images for image quality, signal intensity ratio (SIR), perforator (PV) diameter, and luminal signal uniformity in deep-to-superficial venous networks with the assessment of intra- and inter-rater reliability. FE-MRV was used to detect lower-extremity VVs.

resultsEleven patients underwent FE-MRV without adverse events. The average image quality, as scored by the two observers who assessed 275 venous segments, was 3.4 ± 0.6. Two observers strongly agreed on image quality (κ = 0.90) and SIR measurements (interclass correlation coefficient [ICC]: 0.72) and had good agreement on PV diameter (ICC: 0.64). FE-MRV revealed uniform luminal signals in deep and saphenous venous networks (0.13 ± 0.05 vs 0.08 ± 0.03). Below-knee segments exhibited a significantly higher heterogeneity index than above-knee (p = 0.039) segments. Superficial VVs were observed in 55% (12/22) of legs in 64% (7/11) of patients. Calf muscle VVs were present in 64% (14/22) of legs in 9 patients.

conclusionFE-MRV safely and robustly mapped entire lower-extremity venous networks, enabling the detection and pre-treatment evaluation of both superficial, and deep VVs in patients with diabetes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: Ferumoxytol-enhanced magnetic resonance venography offers a "one-stop" imaging strategy for the detection and pre-operative evaluation of both superficial and deep VVs in diabetic patients. KEY POINTS: Diabetic patients with VVs are at a higher risk of ulcer-related complications. FE-MRV allowed rapid and comprehensive visualization of the lower-limb venous networks and abdominopelvic veins in diabetic patients. This technique allowed for the detection of superficial and deep VVs in diabetic patients before the development of severe peripheral artery disease.

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Contrast MediaFerrosoferric OxideLower ExtremityMagnetic Resonance AngiographyVaricose VeinsAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhlebographyReproducibility of ResultsContrast MediaFerrosoferric OxideFerrosoferric oxideMagnetic resonance angiographyPeripheral vascular diseasesVaricose veins, Diabetes

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