Characterization of RadiOlabeled Tracer Uptake Pattern in Noninfected Transcatheter Aortic Valves.
COUNT
Characterization of Radiolabeled Tracer Uptake Pattern in Noninfected Transcatheter Aortic Valves. The COUNT Study. A Prospective, Observational Study.
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Brief Summary
Therefore, the objective of the study is to characterize the pattern of radiolabeled tracer (18F-FDG) uptake in noninfected transcatheter heart valves in early follow-up after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Nov 2018
Longer than P75 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 11, 2018
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 25, 2018
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 9, 2018
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 1, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 1, 2025
CompletedMarch 24, 2026
March 1, 2026
3.3 years
September 11, 2018
March 23, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Radiolabeled tracer uptake grade (intense, moderate, mild or absent) in the prosthetic and periprosthetic areas.
Visual analysis grading the radiolabeled tracer molecules uptake in the prosthetic and periprosthetic areas as intense, moderate, mild or absent. This visual analysis will be defined whether the PET/CT was positive (intense/moderate) or negative (mild/absent).
3 months after TAVR
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Maximal standardized uptake value (SUVmax) using an average of 3 measurements from 3 volumes of interest (5mm3) introduced in the prosthetic region at equal distances from each other.
3 months after TAVR
Differences in radiolabeled tracer uptake grade in the prosthetic and periprosthetic areas between the Edwards valve versus the CoreValve valve.
3 months after TAVR
Correlation between radiolabeled tracer uptake grade and time from TAVR
3 months after TAVR
Study Arms (2)
Edwards Sapien 3
Patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the Edwards Sapien 3 valve
Core Valve Evolut R
Patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the Core Valve Evolut R valve
Interventions
18F-FDG PET/CT and blood cultures will be performed at 3-month follow-up after TAVR Patients with positive 18F-FDG PET/CT (moderate or intense radiolabeled tracer uptake) will be scheduled for a second 18F-FDG PET/CT at 6-month follow-up.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients undergoing TAVR procedure with Edwards Sapien 3 and Core Valve Evolut R devices.
You may qualify if:
- Patients \>18-year-old undergoing TAVR procedure with Edwards Sapien 3 and Core Valve Evolut R devices.
- Informed written consent
You may not qualify if:
- Inability to provide signed informed consent.
- Patients with definitive or possible IE according to modified Duke criteria and current clinical guidelines for the management of IE.
- Any contraindication for 18F-FDG PET/CT.
- Any condition making it unlikely the patient will be able to complete the protocol procedures and follow-up visits.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Centre de recherche de L'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G5, Canada
Related Publications (17)
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 11, 2018
First Posted
September 25, 2018
Study Start
November 9, 2018
Primary Completion
March 1, 2022
Study Completion
March 1, 2025
Last Updated
March 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03