CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Aortic Stiffness as a Prognostic Indicator of Aortic Dilatation in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve by Multimodal Imaging

France100 participantsStarted 2018-11-07

Plain-language summary

The objective is the development and validation of morphological markers informative of aortic dilatation in order to improve the precision of the risk of aneurysm of the thoracic aorta and of acute aortic syndrome for patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate a correlation between the aortic local pulse wave velocity (PWV) measured with MRI and the progression of the thoracic aorta diameters measured by MRI after a follow-up of 2 years.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over 18 years of age, * confirmed BAV by TTE computed tomography or MRI. * Adults benefiting from a social security scheme, * having received information on the research * having signed the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a syndromic form of BAV: * Loeys-Dietz syndrome, * Turner syndrome * Williams-Beuren syndrome * Shone syndrome

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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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What they're measuring

Evaluation of the progression of artic dilation with MRI

Timeframe: For each patient, inclusion in the study will be associated with one-day hospitalization with: MRI (=first MRI), TTE and UF (at T0). Patients will then be re-examined after 2 years to perform a second MRI to assess aortic dilatation (T=2 years).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03474159

SponsorFrench Cardiology Society

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-24

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