Research

Phase 3 Prospective, Randomized, Blinded, and Controlled Investigation of HepaSphere/QuadraSphere Microspheres for Delivery of Doxorubicin for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The purpose of this study is to evaluate overall survival in patients treated with HepaSphere/QuadraSphere compared to conventional transarterial chemoembolization with particle PVA.

The Gore FREEDOM Study: GORE Flow Reversal System and GORE Embolic Filter Extension Study for the Ongoing Collection of Patient Outcomes

The objective of this study is to provide an ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes associated with the GORE Flow Reversal System and the GORE Embolic Filter when used for embolic protection during carotid artery stenting.

Acute Venous Thrombosis: Thrombus Removal With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis--The ATTRACT Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of adjunctive Pharmacomechanical Catheter Directed Thrombolysis, which includes the intrathrombus administration of rt-PA--Activase (Alteplase),can prevent the post-thrombotic syndrome(PTS)in patients with symptomatic proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as compared with optimal standard DVT therapy alone.

Evaluation of the GORE Conformable TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for Treatment of Traumatic Transection of the Descending Thoracic Aorta

TAG 08-02 is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study to evaluate the use of the CTAG Device in traumatic transection of the descending thoracic aorta.

Electromagnetic Tracking of Devices During Interventional Procedures

This prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, parallel-design trial will compare the use of electromagnetic tracking and image guidance during biopsy/ablation procedures verses the typical standard or conventional image guided procedure alone (control). "US" ultrasound-guided biopsies/ablations with or without "CT" computed tomography- imaging will be used to complete the procedures in either the CT suite or a procedure room, at the discretion of the physician, and according to normal local practice patterns.

The GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis Versus Large-Volume Paracentesis for the Treatment of Ascites in Patients With Portal Hypertension

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that TIPS with the GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis improves transplant-free survival compared to LVP in patients with cirrhosis and difficult to treat ascites.

TheraSphere Yttrium-90 Glass: Humanitarian Device Exemption Use Protocol for TheraSphere for Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The purpose of this protocol is to provide TheraSphere treatment for patients with liver cancer who cannot be treated by surgery. The effect on the tumor and any side effects of TheraSphere treatment will be examined. This study will provide supervised and limited access to TheraSphere treatment at the Medical University of South Carolina.

TheraSphere is a medical device containing yttrium-90 (Y-90), a radioactive material that has been used previously in the treatment of liver tumors. When Y-90 is incorporated into very tiny glass beads (TheraSphere), it can be injected to the liver through blood vessels supplying the liver. This allows a large dose of radiation to be delivered to the tumor with less risk of toxic effects from radiation to other parts of the body or to healthy liver tissue. The radiation from TheraSphere is contained within the body and becomes minimally active within 7 days after treatment due to physical decay. The glass beads remain in the body, but do not cause any health problems. TheraSphere has been approved for use in the treatment of liver cancer in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration on a limited basis.