Identification of Criteria of the Success of the Endarterectomy in Chronic Pulmonary Post Embolic… (NCT00657722) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Identification of Criteria of the Success of the Endarterectomy in Chronic Pulmonary Post Embolic Hypertension
France249 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
In order to improve effectiveness of the surgical operation thanks to a reduction in the rate of failure, this study will allow us to identify predictive angiographic and CT finding of surgical failure, starting from standardized reading grids, in order to have a better selection of the operable patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients addressed to the reference centre of pulmonary hypertension for a suspected CPC-PE
* Achieving an assessment prior to the operation, including:1) Right cardiac catheterization confirming HTP with a mean pulmonary arterial pressure\> 25 mm Hg at rest; 2) Echography and Doppler of the lower limbs in search of phlebitis sequela; 3) Pulmonary scintigraphy with 6 views in ventilation and perfusion; 4) Digital pulmonary angiography; 5) A 64 detector pulmonary computed tomography; 6) Having read the briefing note and given their agreement.
Exclusion criteria:
* Refusal examinations .
* Patient for which one method is contraindicated
* Patient considered not operable by the staff
* Life expectancy of less than 3 months
* Geographical distance for the clinical follow-up at 3 months
* Renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance \<30 mL / min)
* Proven allergy to iodinated contrast agents
* Pregnant woman.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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surgical effectiveness evaluated by the death or failure rate.