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Change in neck vein flow after chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis

Completed
Conditions
Multple sclerosis/ diagnostic imaging
Nervous System Diseases
Multiple sclerosis
Registration Number
ISRCTN24087468
Lead Sponsor
AIM Medical Imaging (Canada)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

1. Above 19 years of age
2. Has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
3. Has an MRI of the neck veins with flow quantification prior to having jugular venoplasty (CCSVI treatment) within the past 1 year

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who have a contraindication to MRI scan
2. Patients with metal implants such as:
2.1. In the eye
2.2. Non-MRI compatible stents
2.3. Staples

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Paired t-test statistical analysis will be used to assess for significance
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Questionnaire answers will be tabulated to assess for change
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