Microwave ablation for painful vascular malformations
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses microwave energy to shrink painful or troublesome abnormal blood vessels (vascular malformations). It may help reduce symptoms like pain and swelling without open surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must have a vascular malformation (an abnormal tangle of blood vessels) that is confirmed by imaging like MRI or ultrasound.
- The malformation must be causing symptoms such as pain, swelling, limited function, or an open sore.
- The treatment team must feel that the malformation can be safely reached with the microwave probe.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a serious bleeding disorder or active infection in the area.
- You must not have had surgery, sclerotherapy, or embolization for the same lesion in the last 6 months.
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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