Clinical trials: Thoracic Aorta Dilatation
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Impact of Anesthesia on the Dimension of the Ascending Aorta
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of intra-operative TEE after the induction of anesthesia when assessing proximal thoracic aorta diameters in a cohort of aortic aneurysm patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03431870
- Testing
- Trans-esophageal echocardiography
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Adventitial Pathology
Prospective Evaluation of Adventitial Histopathology in Borderline Ascending Aortic Dilatatio
This prospective study investigates microscopic changes in the outer layer (adventitia) of the ascending aorta in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
- Conditions
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Adventitial Pathology, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Borderline Aortic Dilatation
- Trial name
- NCT07034586
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Samsun 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
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
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 Stenosis, Ascending Aortic Dilatation
Efficacy of Self-expandable and Balloon-expandable Valves in Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation
This study evaluated the efficacy of self-expandable valves and balloon-expandable valves in patients with ascending aortic dilation who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT06743568
- Testing
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Thoracic Aorta Dilatation
A Study of High-intensity Strength Training and Thoracic Aorta Dilatation
The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of thoracic aorta dilatation among a group of older (age > 35 years), experienced weightlifters (>5 years of weightlifting experience).
- Trial name
- NCT06684496
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Thoracic Aorta Dilatation, Marfan Syndrome
Thoracic Aortic Dilatation Syndromes
Aortic dilatation syndromes are comprised by a group of different syndromes, of which Marfan syndrome is the best described. Many of the aorta dilatation associated syndromes are heritable connective tissue disorders but some…
- Trial name
- NCT02111668
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Aortic Rupture
In Vivo Evaluation of Growth and Risk of Rupture of Dilated Ascending Aorta Using 4D Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Ascending aorta aneurysmal disease is common and can be complicated by dissection or rupture. There is substantial variation in individual aneurysm progression: established risk factors for an accelerated aneurysm growth rate…
- Trial name
- NCT03172390
- Testing
- 4D Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Disease
Evaluation of Patients With Known or Suspected Heart Disease
In this study researchers will admit and evaluate patients with known or suspected heart disease referred to the Cardiology Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Disease, Diabetes and Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00001313
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Aortic Dissection
Point-of-Care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Assessing the Thoracic Aorta
The purpose of this prospective study is to compare point-of-care focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) to thoracic computed tomographic angiography (CTA) in the measurement of ascending aortic dimensions.
- Trial name
- NCT01671618
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Marfan Syndrome
Study of the Efficacy of Losartan on Aortic Dilatation in Patients With Marfan Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if losartan limits aortic dilatation in patients with Marfan syndrome.
- Trial name
- MARFANSARTAN (NCT00763893)
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Dilatation
A Cardiac Disease Quality of Life Study
A prospective, longitudinal, non-comparator, non-randomized observational cohort study to assess the quality of life in adult patients affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and thoracic aortic dilatations who are not amenable…
- Conditions
- Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Dilatation, Heart Disease Caused by Ionising Radiation, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- UPLIFT (NCT04080492)
- Testing
- QOL Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Ascending Aortic Dilation
Outcomes for Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation Who Underwent TAVR
The present study was designed to evaluate the safety of TAVR with a preoperative ascending aortic (AA) diameter ≥ 40 mm. This study also aimed to explore the procedural outcomes and clinical prognoses of patients with AAD…
- Trial name
- NCT07148973
- Testing
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- zjq
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
Ascending Aorta Aneurysm, Dilation of the Ascending Aorta
Study of Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dilatation in Combination With Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
Clarification of indications for surgical correction in patients with borderline expansion of the ascending aorta
- Trial name
- NCT04372563
- Testing
- aortic prosthetics
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Aortic Diseases, Aortic Aneurysm
LANDMARC Study: a Study With Focus on Aorta Ascendens
Rationale: Aortic diameter is currently used as a gold standard in international guidelines for prediction of aorta pathology (aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection).
- Conditions
- Aortic Diseases, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Trial name
- NCT05655767
- Testing
- 4D-flow MR & CT-scan
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center