Comparing two methods for cerebral angiography

Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Cerebral Angiography Using Trans-femoral Approach Versus Trans-radial Approach

NA · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · NCT06490848

This study is testing which method of doing a brain blood vessel scan—through the wrist or the groin—works better and is safer for adults needing this procedure.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorMashhad University of Medical Sciences (other)
Locations1 site (Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province)
Trial IDNCT06490848 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the safety and efficacy of the transradial approach versus the transfemoral approach for diagnostic cerebral angiography. It aims to evaluate patient satisfaction and the incidence of vascular complications associated with each method. The study will include adult patients referred for cerebral angiography who meet specific inclusion criteria. By analyzing outcomes from both approaches, the research seeks to determine which method is more beneficial for patients undergoing this procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult inpatients and outpatients referred for diagnostic cerebral angiography who have a palpable right radial pulse and at least one femoral pulse.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, pregnant individuals, or those with occlusion of the aorta or proximal iliac/femoral arteries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a safer and more effective method for performing cerebral angiography, reducing complications for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the transradial approach has shown success in cardiovascular procedures, its application in neuroendovascular contexts is less established, making this study a novel exploration.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All consecutive adult inpatients and outpatients referred for diagnostic cerebral angiography
* the presence of the right radial pulse and at least one femoral pulse

Exclusion Criteria:

* age\<18
* pregnant patients
* occlusion of aorta or proximal both iliac/ femoral artery

Where this trial is running

Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cerebral Angiography

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.