Identifying biomarkers for vascular anomalies
Official title: Identification of Biomarkers for Patients with Vascular Anomalies
Run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · NCT03001180 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find simple blood tests that can help doctors better diagnose and treat patients with rare blood vessel problems like Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly and Gorham-Stout Disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Day and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 2050 |
| Study ends | December 2050 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03001180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients undergoing surgical resection or sclerotherapy for vascular anomalies who consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have vascular anomalies or are not undergoing the specified procedures may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify non-invasive blood biomarkers for patients with various vascular anomalies, including Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly and Gorham-Stout Disease. Participants undergoing surgical procedures or sclerotherapy will have blood and tissue samples collected to analyze angiogenic factors and understand disease-causing pathways. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment options for these rare and potentially life-threatening conditions by avoiding invasive tissue biopsies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better diagnostic tools and targeted therapies for patients with vascular anomalies.
How similar studies have gone: While vascular anomalies are rare, similar studies focusing on biomarker identification in other conditions have shown promise, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient having labs drawn as standard of care will have blood drawn for the study if consented/ assented. * All patients who are undergoing a surgical procedure or sclerotherapy are currently consented for participation in the tissue bank. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where it's running
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Terminated
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Timothy LeCras, PhD — Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Timothy LeCras, PhD
- Email: hvmcresearch@cchmc.org
- Phone: 5138034862
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.