The Effect of Transaortic Valve Replacement on the Endothelial Integrity and Function

June 3, 2014 updated by: Klinik für Kardiologie, Pneumologie und Angiologie, Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf

Degenerative aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is the leading cause of aortic valve morbidity with a prevalence of 2-7% at ages above 65 years, with ever-increasing incidence especially in the 8th decades. AVS is independently associated with atheroclerosis risk factors and clinically apparent CV disease indicating that the degeneration of the aortic valve may represent an atheroclerosis-like process involving both, the aortic valve as well as the vascular system, respectivel. It is still unknown whether the endothelial function is affected as an manifestation of the atherosclerotic process, changes in the driving mechanical forces as WSS downstream of the valve, or other factors beyond physical pressure effects.

The investigators hypothesized that altered haemodynamics may at least partly be responsible for observed endothelial dysfunction in patients with AVS. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate whether the resolution of AVS by transaortic valve implacement (TAVI) affects WSS, improves endothelial dysfunction and decreases levels of circulating EMPs as markers of endothelial integrity.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

61

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Dusseldorf, Germany, 40225
        • Division of Cardiology, Pulmonary Diseases, Vascular Medicine, University Hospital Dusseldorf

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with aortic valve stenosis screened for TAVI

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • aortic valve stenosis
  • screened for TAVI
  • written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • no written informed consent
  • Patients with acute infections (CRP> 0.5 mg / dL)
  • Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
  • Patients with inflammatory and malignant diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
endothelial function
Time Frame: Changes from Baseline in endothelial function at 3 months
endothelial function will be measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD)
Changes from Baseline in endothelial function at 3 months
plasma levels of circulating microparticles (MPs)
Time Frame: Changes from Baseline in Plasma Levels of MPs at 3 months
Changes from Baseline in Plasma Levels of MPs at 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
arterial stiffness
Time Frame: Changes from Baseline in arterial stiffness at 3 months
arterial stiffness will be measured by pulse wave analysis
Changes from Baseline in arterial stiffness at 3 months
blood pressure
Time Frame: Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamics at 3 months
Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamics at 3 months
heart rate
Time Frame: Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamics at 3 months
Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamics at 3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Malte Kelm, Professor, Division of Cardiology, Pulmonary Diseases, Vascular Medicine, University Hospital Dusseldorf

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 7, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

November 25, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 4, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 3, 2014

Last Verified

June 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MP TAVI

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