Ultrasound Imaging of the Internal Jugular Vein Using a Novel Approach ("Parotid Window")

Overview

About this study

Ultrasound imaging has the potential to greatly expand our ability to study venous blood flow (or obstruction) in the neck, particularly when the obstruction is caused by positional extrinsic compression of the vein. This study will determine the feasibility of performing ultrasound assessment of the IJV in a general population. In addition, if ultrasound proves feasible for this purpose we will simultaneously determine “normal” values for certain baseline characteristics of the IJV such as size, flow, flow velocity, etc.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

Male and female subjects age 18 years or over who are undergoing routine non- jugular ultrasound study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients lacking capacity to consent or patients with unreliable ultrasound measurements.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Thom Rooke, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Thom Rooke, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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