CompletedNot Applicable

Left Atrial Volume Index in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis

Denmark100 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

Aortic stenosis results in increased filling pressures of the heart. Size and function of the left atrium may be a marker for more advanced heart disease (heart failure) in patients with severe aortic stenosis, not presenting any apparent symptoms. The goal of this study is to establish the importance and possible implications of left atrial dilation in asymptomatic patients with aortic valve stenosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis (Vmax \> 3.5 m/sec and aortic valve area \< 1 cm2). Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF \< 50%) * Concomitant moderate-severe aortic valve regurgitation * Concomitant moderate-severe mitral valve regurgitation * Moderate to severe nephropathy * Chronic or persistent atrial fibrillation * Implanted pacemaker or cardio defibrillator * Disability to exercise testing.

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?

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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

Functional Capacity

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02395107

SponsorOdense University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-06

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