CompletedNot Applicable

CT Coronary Angiography After Arterial Switch Operation

France42 participantsStarted 2008-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find a non-invasive alternative (with using ECG gated 64-slice CT angiography) to invasive coronary angiography for detecting coronary lesions in patients who had undergone arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria : * patients, age 4 to 30 years old, who had undergone arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries, are eligible. Exclusion criteria : * No consent * Allergy to contrast agent (iodine contrast) * Severe renal failure (clearance \< 80ml/min/1.73m²) * Severe arrhythmias * Absence of medical care insurance * Pregnancy * Contre-indication to beta-blockers

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

Sensitivity and specificity of 64-slice CT angiography for the detection of lesions at the ostia and proximal segments of the reimplanted coronary arteries

Timeframe: 30 MINUTES

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01153776

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-03

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Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.