Lipoprotein(a) and Progression of Aortic Stenosis (NCT06648915) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lipoprotein(a) and Progression of Aortic Stenosis
South Korea364 participantsStarted 2025-02-10
Plain-language summary
This study is a prospective, observational, two arm parallel group, clinical study involving patients with measurements of Lp(a) and mild to moderate aortic stenosis. A total of 1381 patients underwent measurement of Lp(a) and had a diagnosis of mild to moderate, degenerative aortic stenosis between 2001 and 2020 in Asan Medical Center. Investigators selected a propensity-matched cohort of patients with Lp(a) \>70 mg/dL and those with Lp(a) \<30 mg/dL from the registry of patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis to control risk factors for progression of aortic stenosis, and try to prospectively compare progression of aortic stenosis between the two groups (Lp(a) \>70 mg/dL versus Lp(a) \< 30 mg/dL). Investigators also evaluate interactions between Lp(a) groups and baseline clinical and echocardiographic variables for progression of aortic stenosis.
Who can participate
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See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mild to moderate degenerative AVS Aortic peak velocity greater than 2 m/s and smaller than 4 m/s
* LP(a) \>70 mg/dL or \<30 mg/dL
* Patients must provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bicuspid AVS
* Rheumatic AVS
* Marked bradycardia, tachycardia or 2nd or 3rd degree AV block
* LV ejection fraction \< 40%
* Hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy
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
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Annualized change in peak aortic jet velocity
Timeframe: From enrollment to the registry to performance of the last follow-up echocardiographic examination, assessed up to 36 months