Angiotensin II Pathway and Postoperative Hypoxemia (NCT05055570) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Angiotensin II Pathway and Postoperative Hypoxemia
China88 participantsStarted 2021-08-12
Plain-language summary
Acute type A aortic dissection is often accompanied by postoperative hypoxemia, the cause of which is not fully understood. Angiotensin II is an important component of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), which has been suggested to be involved in the development of aortic dissection and pulmonary inflammation.The purpose of this study was to investigate the role and mechanism of angiotensin II pathway in postoperative hypoxemia after acute type A aortic dissection, and to provide reference for clinical application
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection
* age between 18 to 80
Exclusion Criteria:
* perioperative severe cardiac insufficiency
* rejection of consent
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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The Difference Concentrations of ANG II in Serum Between Patients With and Without Postoperative Hypoxemia.