Magnetic resonance imaging in patients with central nervous system pathology: a comparison of OptiMARK (Gd-DTPA-BMEA) and Magnevist (Gd-DTPA).
Journal Article (Clinical Trial;Clinical Trial, Phase III;Journal Article;Multicenter Study)
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The objective of the two pivotal phase 3 studies was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of OptiMARK (Gd-DTPA-bis(methoxyethylamide) [Gd-DTPA-BMEA]) compared with Magnevist (Gd-DTPA) in magnetic resonance imaging of the central nervous system. METHODS: Two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group studies were conducted in 395 patients with known or suspected central nervous system pathology. Subjects were randomized to receive a single 0.1 mmol/kg intravenous injection of either Gd-DTPA-BMEA or Gd-DTPA. The safety of Gd-DTPA-BMEA and Gd-DTPA was monitored for up to 72 hours after study drug administration. Precontrast and postcontrast administration magnetic resonance scans were acquired using identical imaging planes and techniques. RESULTS: No deaths or unexpected adverse events were reported in either group. A comparison of adverse events by intensity and relation demonstrated no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Gd-DTPA-BMEA and Gd-DTPA were equivalent with respect to confidence in diagnosis, conspicuity, and border delineation. CONCLUSIONS: Gd-DTPA-BMEA and Gd-DTPA demonstrated comparable efficacy profiles, and the safety profiles were considered similar.
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Cited Authors
- Grossman, RI; Rubin, DL; Hunter, G; Haughton, VM; Lee, D; Sze, G; Kuhn, MJ; Maravilla, K; Tu, R; Heindel, W; Wippold, FJ; Leeds, N; Zelch, J; Jinkins, JR; Grodd, W; Truwit, C; Kanal, E; Provenzale, JM; Ramsey, R; Simon, J; Brunberg, JA; Stevens, GR; Kristy, RM
Published Date
- July 2000
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 35 / 7
Start / End Page
- 412 - 419
PubMed ID
- 10901102
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0020-9996
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00004424-200007000-00003
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States