Prospective Evaluation of the Biomechanical Properties of the Thoracic Aorta Coupling Magnetic Resonance Imaging and In-vitro Elasticity Tests in Patients With Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The biomechanical properties of the aorta are currently poorly understood. A better understanding would optimize surgical indications and monitoring techniques for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Dec 2018
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 16, 2018
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 20, 2018
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 17, 2018
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2027
January 9, 2026
January 1, 2026
8 years
November 16, 2018
January 8, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
aortic compliance by cardiac MRI
Before surgery
In-vitro testing of the elasticity of the aortic wall fragment collected during surgery.
through study completion, an average of 12 months
Interventions
Preoperative cardiac MRI
in-vitro elasticity tests performed on a segment of ascending aorta collected during surgery
Eligibility Criteria
Patient in preoperative consultation in the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery department.
You may qualify if:
- Person who has given oral consent
- Patient with ascending aortic aneurysm with surgical indication for replacement
- Age \> 18 years old
- Scheduled surgery
You may not qualify if:
- Person not affiliated to the national health insurance system
- Protected adult
- Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
- MRI Contraindication
- Emergency surgical procedure
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Chu Dijon Bourogne
Dijon, 21000, France
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 16, 2018
First Posted
November 20, 2018
Study Start
December 17, 2018
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
February 1, 2027
Last Updated
January 9, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-01