Identification of Genetic Causes of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease (NCT01026571) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Identification of Genetic Causes of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
United States11,000 participantsStarted 2009-12
Plain-language summary
BAVgenetics is a partnership between Investigators at Boston University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital dedicated to discovering the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valve disease and associated aortic disease.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Any adult patient ≥ 14 years of age may be recruited regardless of gender, ethnicity or racial group.
* Patients with a diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve will be enrolled.
* Patients who have had their bicuspid aortic valve previously replaced will also be enrolled.
* Relatives of patients with a diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve are also welcomed to be enrolled regardless if they have BAV or not, as it is helpful to examine the DNA of first degree relatives.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speaking
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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Identification of genetic variants associated with the occurrence of bicuspid aortic valve disease