Clinical trials: Aortic Root Dilatation
Marfan Syndrome
Nebivolol Versus Losartan Versus Nebivolol+Losartan Against Aortic Root Dilation in Genotyped Marfan Patients
The major clinical problems in patients with Marfan Syndrome (MFS) are aortic root dilation (ARD), dissection and rupture. Although the available treatments (beta-blockers, BBs) improve the evolution of the disease, they do not…
- Trial name
- MaNeLo (NCT00683124)
- Testing
- Losartan and nebivolol, Losartan, Nebivolol
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 291 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Type A Aortic Dissection, Ascending Aortic Dissection
Outcomes of Aortic Dissection Repair
Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) is a potentially life-threatening pathology associated with significant risk of mortality and morbidity.
- Conditions
- Type A Aortic Dissection, Ascending Aortic Dissection, Aortic Diseases, Aortic Arch
- Trial name
- STAAD (NCT05927090)
- Testing
- Conservative Root- Sparing Aortic Valve Resuspension with or without Hemiarch Repair, Extensive Ascending Aorta Replacement (AAR) with Aortic Root Replacement (ARR), Extensive Ascending Aorta Replacement (AAR) with Total Arch Replacement (TARP)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Cardiologique du Nord
Mucopolysaccharidosis IV A, Mucopolysaccharidosis VI
Evaluation of Losartan on Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidoses IV A and VI
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are multisystemic diseases with significant clinical overlap between their types, with cardiac problems being among the most commonly observed manifestations and are also among the main causes of…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis IV A, Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, Mucopolysaccharidoses, MPS IV A
- Trial name
- NCT03632213
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Marfan Syndrome
A Randomized, Open-label, LOSARTAN Therapy on the Progression of Aortic Root Dilation in Patients With Marfan Syndrome
To assess the efficacy of angiotensin II receptor blocker, Losartan, to prevent progressive dilation of aortic root in patients with Marfan syndrome.
- Trial name
- MFS (NCT00651235)
- Testing
- Losartan and Atenolol or Propranolol, Atenolol or Propranolol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease
Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery
Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs or bundles) have been established in many surgical specialties (such as colon cancer and orthopaedic joint surgeries) for several years in hospitals worldwide.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease
- Trial name
- ERAS (NCT03859102)
- Testing
- Pre-operative Carbohydrate PreLoad drink, Oral Gabapentin pre-op, Oral Lansoprazole pre-op
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- James Cook University Hospital
Congenital Heart Disease, Aortic Root Dilatation
Predictors of Aortic Root Dilatation in Tetralogy of Fallot Patients
To predict vulnerable patients for aortic root dilatation in TOF patients using CT as a reliable imaging modality, thus aiding early intervention, and identifying those who will require strict follow-up.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Aortic Root Dilatation, Tetralogy of Fallot
- Trial name
- NCT06081855
- Testing
- CT
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Aortic Diseases, Aortic Dissection
Proximal Aortopathy in Scotland - Epidemiology and Surgical Outcomes
The aorta is the principal arterial vessel arising from the left heart that transfers blood to the body. Certain genetic and familial disease processes are known to weaken the aortic wall resulting in dilation and potential…
- Conditions
- Aortic Diseases, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Aortic Ectasia
- Trial name
- NCT05389865
- Testing
- Surgery on the proximal aorta (aortic root +/- ascending aorta), Patients diagnosed with thoracic aortopathy but not operated upon
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,662 people
- Sponsor
- Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Ascending Aortic Dilatation, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Aortic Dilatation Under 5 cm: Genetic Risk Mapping
This retrospective study investigates the prevalence of genetic mutations in patients with ascending aortic dilatation measuring between 4.0 and 5.0 cm-below the standard surgical threshold.
- Conditions
- Ascending Aortic Dilatation, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Aortic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07034430
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Samsun University
Marfan Syndrome
Randomized, Double-blind Study for the Evaluation of the Effect of Losartan Versus Placebo on Aortic Root Dilatation in Patients With Marfan Syndrome Under Treatment With Beta-blockers
To study the effect of losartan (an angiotensin receptor blocker-ARB) on aortic root growth in patients with Marfan syndrome, already treated with beta-blockers (BB). The effect of losartan will be compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00782327
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Aortic Dissection, Aortic Arch
Repair Versus Non-repair of the Aortic Arch in Type A Aortic Dissection
Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) is a life-threatening clinical status requiring surgery that is usually performed as a salvage procedure.We planned a multicenter study to evaluate the balance between the patient's…
- Conditions
- Aortic Dissection, Aortic Arch, Aortic Dissection Rupture, Aortic Dilatation
- Trial name
- AoArch (NCT05912634)
- Testing
- Conservative TAAD-R, Extensive TAAD- R
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Cardiologique du Nord
Turner Syndrome
Defining the Optimal Hormonal Replacement Therapy in Turner Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to examine whether a larger dosage of estrogen than the one used today will secure the development of a normal sized uterus and increase the strength of the bones in girls and young women with Turner…
- Trial name
- NCT00134745
- Testing
- estradiol
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Line Cleemann