Aortic Stiffness by CMR in Aortic Coarctation (NCT06740461) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aortic Stiffness by CMR in Aortic Coarctation
30 participantsStarted 2024-12
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the correlation between medium-term systemic blood pressure control and aortic stiffness index in adults following coarctation stenting, using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Patient criteria Inclusion criteria All patients with native or recurrent aortic coarctation between the age of 14 years and older.
Transcatheter systolic gradient ≥ 20 mm Hg, body weight ≥ 20 kg, and normal LV ejection fraction (EF).
Exclusion criteria Patients with obstructive lesion of LVOT or aortic valve dysfunction greater than moderate (requiring surgical intervention).
Irregular cardiac rhythm. Patients with other causes of secondary hypertension. Contraindications to CMR: Any contraindications to undergoing CMR, such as implanted metallic devices incompatible with MRI, severe claustrophobia.
Unicuspid aortic valve Associated complex congenital heart defects (aside from simple septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus) Genetic syndromes Connective tissue disorder History of surgery involving the aortic root or ascending aorta.
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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Correlation Between Systemic Blood Pressure and Aortic Stiffness Index