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NCT Number: NCT02722889

Aortic Elongation and Dissection

Aim of this study is to measure length of the ascending aorta in adults and to investigate the clinical implication of 'elongation' of the aorta.

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Key information

Conditions

Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm Aneurysm, Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Diseases Aortic Rupture Cardiovascular Diseases Rupture Vascular Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Maastricht University Medical Center

Maastricht, Limburg, 6202AZ, Netherlands

About this study

Regarding to aortic geometry, attention is often drawn to aortic diameters since an increase in these diameters (e.g. aneurysm) can lead to life-threatening complications such as dissection and/or rupture. In daily practice however (e.g. imaging reports), the investigators often encounter patients with elongation of the ascending aorta. Little is known about the length of the proximal aorta. Furthermore, the clinical implications of an elongated aorta are unknown.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Underwent recent (<6 years) contrast-enhanced CT scan which allows for segmentation and assessment of aortic geometry.

Exclusion criteria

  • Age <18 years old.
  • Prior thoracic, cardiac or aortic surgery.
  • Genetic disease with cardiac and/or aortic involvement (e.g. Marfan's disease).
  • Infectious disease of the aorta.
  • Malignant disease with involvement of heart and/or aorta.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Length of the ascending aorta

    Time frame: Up to 72 months

    Ascending aortic length as measured on computed tomography.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Ascending Aortic Length in Relation to Age and the Occurrence of Type A Aortic Dissection

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2017
First posted
Mar 30, 2016
Registry last updated
Mar 22, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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