This study is a postmarketing requirement jointly carried out by four NDA holders (Bayer
AG, Bracco, GE Healthcare and Guerbet) and the CRO IQVIA.
The study aims to create detailed images of the organs and tissue of the human body
during x-ray, CT-scan or MRI investigations, doctors are using contrast media (a kind of
dye) which can be given to patients by injection into a blood vessel or by mouth.
In this study researchers want to find out whether so called gadolinium-based contrast
agents (GBCAs) have an effect on body movement and mental skills when given to
participants multiple times within 5 years.
The study plans to enroll about 2076 participants suffering from a condition for which
they are likely to have at least annually a MRI or another imaging examinations. Only
adults up to 65 years will be considered to join this study. During the study duration of
5 years participants will receive annually a MRI or other imaging tests (such as CT-scan,
x-ray) and will visit the study doctor at least 7 times for physical examinations,
laboratory investigations and tests on body movement and mental skills.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT04373564.
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United States
Wisconsin
Madison
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center - Eastpark Medical CenterStatus: Active
Contact: Richard J. Bruce
The primary objective of the study is to assess the potential effect of repeated exposure
to either a linear or a macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) on change from
baseline to Year 5 in composite measure of motor and cognitive function among
neurologically normal adults in comparison to a matched non-GBCA- exposed control group.
The secondary objectives comprise the assessment of the following endpoints in
GBCA-exposed participants as compared to controls a) changes from baseline in composite
measure of motor and cognitive function post-baseline on yearly basis (Years 1 to 4); b)
changes from baseline in each individual test of motor and cognitive function on yearly
basis (Years 1 to 5). Total Gd concentrations in blood and urine samples on yearly basis
(Years 1 to 5) and adverse events will be collected as secondary objectives.
Of note : The study is considered interventional because of the addition of UE-MRI scans
for all participants, as well as blood sampling and the administration of the motor and
cognitive tests. The GBCA administered as part of the contrast-enhanced MR imaging in the
experimental arms is not the intervention in this study. Neither the protocol nor the
investigators assign patients to a specific GBCA as part of the study, making this part
of the study observational rather than interventional. The participants were already
scheduled, prior to study screening, to undergo CE-MRI as part of their clinical care.
The choice of GBCA for the CE-MRI will be based on medical need and institutional usage
of GBCA, independent of study participation.
Trial PhasePhase IV
Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov