Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Day and up

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 typeObservational
Ages1 Day and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2015
Main results expectedDecember 2050
Study endsDecember 2050
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT03001180 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.