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Congenital Heart DiseaseEUROAAOCANCT06089902

European Prospective Registry on Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Coronary Arteries

An observational study of Congenital Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Anomaly, run by University of Padova at 2 sites in 2 countries.

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Trial summary

Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a group of rare congenital heart defects with various clinical presentations. The lifetime-risk of an individual living with AAOCA is unknown, and data from multicentre registries are urgently needed to adapt current recommendations and guide optimal patient… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
What is being tested?
unroofing or other surgery if needed
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
500 participants
Where
2 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
1 Jan 2019to 1 Jan 2029
How long will I take part?
5 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: all patients undergoing incidental or not diagnosis of AAOCA

Who may be able to join

  • All patients with a diagnosis of AAOCA (either referred to surgery or to medical follow-up )

Who cannot join

  • isolated high-coronary take-off (≥ 5mm above sino-tubular junction), anomalous origin of a circumflex from the right coronary artery, anomalous course with a normal origin, and association to major congenital heart disease (i.e. Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, anomalous origin of a coronary from the pulmonary artery).

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Massimo Padalino, MD PhD contact

00393408922564

massimo.padalino@unipd.it

Chris Grani, MD PhD contact

0041788158858

christoph.graeni@insel.ch

2 sites in 2 countries

Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Massimo Padalino

    Padova, PD, 35128

    Massimo Padalino, 3408922564, massimo.padalino@unipd.it

    Recruiting

Other trials in Italy

Switzerland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Christopher Grani

    Bern

    Christopher Grani, MD PhD, christoph.graeni@insel.ch

    Recruiting

Other trials in Switzerland

About this study

Official title: EUROAAOCA Registry

Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a group of rare congenital heart defects with various clinical presentations. The lifetime-risk of an individual living with AAOCA is unknown, and data from multicentre registries are urgently needed to adapt current recommendations and guide optimal patient management. The European Registry for AAOCA (EURO-AAOCA) aims to assess differences with regard to AAOCA management between centres.

Read the detailed description

EURO AAOCA study database on management for "ANOMALOUS AORTIC ORIGIN OF CORONARY ARTERIES.

This is a simple Excel database in 8 sections (see below). The patient's identification (ID) should be anonymous, and can be decided by each center; the investigators suggest to enclose Centre ID number (which is communicated by the leading center) and a sequential number or date of birth (dd/mm/yy).

If no procedure has been done for the patients , it is required to the "PERIPROCEDURAL, SURGICAL DETAILS" and "POSTPROCEDURAL" data sheets (which are outlined in RED). In the "PERIPROCEDURAL" sheet, the participants may refer either to the surgical or non surgical procedure.

Baseline and long term clinical evaluation sections must be completed for all patients.

In the database, there are lists of multiple different variables which are summarized in tables enclosed in the section, in which each item corresponds to a number.

EURO AAOCA Study DATABASE sections

  1. Baseline demo and anatomy: it includes demographic data, and anatomical details for each patient; basic anatomy and course can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer
  2. Baseline symptoms and indications: it includes symptoms info and indications to surgical/interventional/clinical follow up for each patient; symptoms can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text; in particular, the participants are required to distinguish between recreational non-competitive sports (2-3/week) and Competitive (>5 times/week), Reason for diagnosis in asymptomatic patient can be selected scrolling a list.
  3. Baseline instrumental: it includes all possible diagnostic methodologies used for first diagnosis; the test is considered abnormal when it is gives diagnosis of AAOCA, and in this case , the participants are required to describe the findings as precise as possible. In particular, for non-surgical patients, the participants are required to provide a date of the first time any instrumental test suspected AAOCA. ECG data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text
  4. Periprocedural: if the patient has gone to surgical or interventional management, the participants are required to fill this section: data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text
  5. Surgical details: for surgical patients only, the participants are required to fill this section; data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text
  6. Post procedural: for surgical or interventional patients only, the participants are required to fill this section; data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text
  7. Follow up 1: this section must be filled for all patients (surgical/interventional /only medical management) and must be updated every year and sent back to the coordinator every June 15th, so as to check yearly the patients. The Investigators suggest an annual follow up for at least 5 years in a row. Follow up data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text. T
  8. Follow up Instrumental diagnosis: this section must be filled for all patients (surgical/interventional /only medical management) and must be updated every year and sent back to the coordinator every June 15th, so as to check yearly the patients. The investigators suggest to do this for at least 5 years in a row. Follow up data can be selected scrolling an enclosed list; remaining data are requested as yes/no answer or text
Being tested
unroofing or other surgery if needed
Keywords
anomalous, coronary, sudden cardiac death
Medical subject headings
Heart Defects, Congenital, Death, Sudden, Cardiac, Disease, Arrhythmias, Cardiac

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • unroofing or other surgery if neededProcedure or surgery

    Also called clinical follow up

    unroofing of coronary artery

Study groups in NCT06089902
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
adult > 30 yearsAll adult patient > 30 yrs undergoing diagnosis (incidental or not) of anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries
Receives: Procedure: unroofing or other surgery if needed
Juvenile < 30 yrsAll young patient <30 yrs undergoing diagnosis (incidental or not) of anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries
Receives: Procedure: unroofing or other surgery if needed

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Incidence of Symptoms at diagnosis and after surgery

    The study will assess the presence of symptoms (angina, chest pain, distress, sudden cardiac death-SCD, syncope, aborted SCD) at diagnosis, and after eventual surgical repair, to assess incidence of symptoms in patients with this anomaly and effectiveness of surgery in removing symptoms.

    Measured: 5 years

  2. Incidence of postoperative adverse events

    The study will assess the incidence of operative death and adverse events after surgery (in those who undergo surgery).

    Measured: 5 years

  3. Incidence of adverse events at follow up

    The study will assess the incidence of death and adverse events at clinical follow up either in patients who required a surgical repair or in those who did not undergo surgery because of lack of indications.

    Measured: 5 years

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Incidence of any arrhythmias at Follow up

    The study will assess the incidence of any (mostly ventricular) arrhythmias in all patients, either surgical or non surgical

    Measured: 5 years

  2. Rate of return to unrestricted competitive sport

    The study will assess the rate of return to unrestricted sport and competitive sport activity in all patients, either surgical or non surgical

    Measured: 5 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Oct 2023
  2. Study start1 Jan 2019
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2029 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
500 participants (estimated)
Target duration
5 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06089902
Sponsor's protocol ID
EUROAAOCA group
Acronym
EUROAAOCA
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
3 Oct 2023
Last updated
19 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: The anonymized demographic and clinical data underlying this study can be shared on reasonable request to the principal investigator

Publications

  • Padalino MA, Jegatheeswaran A, Blitzer D, Ricciardi G, Guariento A. Surgery for Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries: Technical Safeguards and Pitfalls. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021 May 12;8:626108. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.626108. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34055925
  • Bigler MR, Kadner A, Raber L, Ashraf A, Windecker S, Siepe M, Padalino MA, Grani C. Therapeutic Management of Anomalous Coronary Arteries Originating From the Opposite Sinus of Valsalva: Current Evidence, Proposed Approach, and the Unknowing. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Oct 18;11(20):e027098. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.122.027098. Epub 2022 Oct 7.

    PubMed 36205254
  • Ponzoni M, Frigo AC, Padalino MA. Surgery for Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery (AAOCA) in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2022 Jul;13(4):485-494. doi: 10.1177/21501351221095424.

    PubMed 35757950
  • Grani C, Padalino MA. Editorial: Coronary Artery Anomalies: A 2020 Review. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Feb 10;9:776951. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.776951. eCollection 2022. No abstract available.

    PubMed 35224033
  • Thiene G, Frescura C, Padalino M, Basso C, Rizzo S. Coronary Arteries: Normal Anatomy With Historical Notes and Embryology of Main Stems. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021 May 31;8:649855. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.649855. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34136540
  • Padalino MA, Franchetti N, Hazekamp M, Sojak V, Carrel T, Frigiola A, Lo Rito M, Horer J, Roussin R, Cleuziou J, Meyns B, Fragata J, Telles H, Polimenakos AC, Francois K, Veshti A, Salminen J, Rocafort AG, Nosal M, Vedovelli L, Guariento A, Vida VL, Sarris GE, Boccuzzo G, Stellin G. Surgery for anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries: a multicentre study from the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Associationdagger. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 1;56(4):696-703. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz080.

    PubMed 30897195

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Congenital Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Anomaly, run by University of Padova at 2 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Italy, Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Massimo Padalino, MD PhD (00393408922564, massimo.padalino@unipd.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Incidence of Symptoms at diagnosis and after surgery (time frame: 5 years). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06089902, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Oct 2023.

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