Forceps versus snare for removing ivc filters
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two methods (forceps versus snare) used to remove IVC filters, which are small devices placed in a large vein to prevent blood clots from reaching the lungs. The trial aims to find a safer or more effective way to take out these filters, potentially making the removal process easier for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and not pregnant.
- You are scheduled to have your IVC filter (a small device in a large vein that traps blood clots) removed at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
- You have a Cook Celect or Argon Medical Option Elite filter, and it was placed less than 6 months ago.
- You do not have a blood clotting problem or a bleeding disorder.
- You have not had a previous IVC filter placement or removal procedure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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