Early Surgery Versus Conventional Treatment for Asymptomatic Severe Mitral Regurgitation (NCT01703806) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Early Surgery Versus Conventional Treatment for Asymptomatic Severe Mitral Regurgitation
South Korea1,063 participantsStarted 1996-07
Plain-language summary
The timing of surgical intervention in asymptomatic patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) remains controversial. The benefit of early surgery has been suggested in prospective, observational studies, whereas a watchful waiting strategy seemed to be safe and effective in the other prospective study. The consensus guidelines for the performance of early surgery in asymptomatic patients with severe MR are different, reflecting controversy. Clinical outcome in asymptomatic patients with MR is poorly defined and it is important to identify high-risk patients in whom early surgery may be warranted. Thus, the investigators try to compare long-term outcomes of early surgery with those of a conventional-treatment strategy in a large prospective cohort of asymptomatic patients with severe degenerative MR using a propensity analysis, and to identify high-risk subgroups to whom early surgery is more beneficial.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* asymptomatic patients
* severe degenerative MR
* preserved left ventricular systolic function
Exclusion Criteria: According to the recommendations of the 2006 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines for surgical indications of severe MR, the criteria for exclusion from the study are defined as follows.
* patients with the presence of exertional dyspnea, or angina
* left ventricular ejection fraction \< 0.60
* left ventricular end-systolic dimension \> 40 mm
* atrial fibrillation
* significant aortic valve disease
* Doppler-estimated systolic pulmonary artery pressure \> 50 mmHg
* patients who were not candidates for early surgery based on age \> 80 years and coexisting malignancies
* patients who did not consent to participate
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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?
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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?
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