Transradial Selective Catheterization of the Celiac Artery in Obese Patients

November 25, 2019 updated by: Olivier F. Bertrand, Laval University

Transradial Selective Catheterization of the Celiac Artery in Obese Patients: A Pilot Study

BACKGROUND:

  • Obesity, with its associated comorbidities, is set to become a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the 21st century. To this day, diet and medical therapy have proven only limited efficacy and bariatric surgery remains the last resort for many severely obese patients who wish to lose weight, modify their cardiovascular risk factors and ultimately modify their long-term prognosis. However, bariatric surgery remains associated with significant procedural morbidity and many patients are not eligible for such a surgery procedure as the risk-benefit ratio of bariatric surgery in severe obese patients with coronary artery disease is not yet well known.
  • Recently, percutaneous left gastric artery embolization has been reported as a promising technique leading to a body weight loss that is equivalent to bariatric surgery.
  • In the context of an endovascular procedure in obese patients, vascular access is a major concern. Transradial access (or radial artery approach) has been consistently associated with significant reductions in access-site related vascular complications and peri-procedural bleeding compared to the standard transfemoral access (or femoral artery approach). This is particularly evident in patients with severe obesity.
  • Visceral arteries most often have an acute angulation with the aorta which makes them more easily cannulated from above (transradial access) compared to below (transfemoral access). Preliminary experience has shown that cannulation of the celiac artery is feasible from transfemoral and transradial access, the latter being associated with shorter procedural time and less contrast agent use. To date, several pilot studies have reported successful percutaneous embolization of the left gastric artery with biodegradable microspheres. This appears to be a promising technique to reduce weight in severely obese patients.
  • Prior to launching a randomized trial, further study is warranted regarding the feasibility and safety aspects of transradial angiography of the celiac artery.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

RATIONALE:

  • A significant proportion of patients referred to IUCPQ-UL catheterization laboratory are overweight (body mass index >25 kg/m²).
  • Ongoing research and early clinical experience suggest that embolization of the left gastric artery could drastically reduce ghrelin levels and be associated with significant weight loss.
  • In obese patients, catheterization using femoral artery access is associated with higher risks of vascular complications and peri-procedural bleeding compared to a radial artery approach.
  • Given the anatomy (angle) of the celiac artery, selective catheterization of the celiac and left gastric arteries remains challenging, especially in obese patients.
  • Before studying the effects of bariatric embolization, more data regarding the access of the left gastric artery is necessary.

HYPOTHESES:

  • Transradial angiography of the celiac artery/left gastric artery is feasible and safe.
  • Given the angulation of celiac artery, catheterization through a radial approach could be simpler.
  • Selective angiography of the celiac artery and the left gastric artery can be performed in the setting of uncomplicated coronary angiography/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • Detailed anatomy of the celiac artery and its branches can be visualized by selective transradial angiography.

OBJECTIVES:

  • The primary objective is to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of performing selective angiography of the celiac artery using a transradial approach in obese patients referred for diagnostic coronary angiography and/or PCI.
  • The secondary objective is to observe anatomical variations of the celiac artery and the left gastric artery.

STUDY DESIGN:

> A prospective pilot study performed at Quebec Heart & Lung Institute (Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval; IUCPQ-UL).

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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54

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Quebec
      • Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, G1V 4G5
        • Quebec Heart & Lung Institute (IUCPQ-UL)

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing coronary angiography with a BMI >30 kg/m² will be eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Kidney disease defined by a glomerular filtration rate less than 60 ml/min/m² according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula;
  • Previous gastric or bariatric surgery;
  • Emergency coronary procedure.

Furthermore, the procedure will be cancelled if one of the following criteria are met during the coronary angiography:

  • Contrast volume >250 ml;
  • Radiation dose >180 Gy.cm² as assessed by the dose area product (DAP).

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

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Other: Recruited patients
Transradial celiac artery angiography
Procedure: Transradial celiac artery angiography
  • After completion of transradial diagnostic coronary angiography and/or PCI, before removal of the radial arterial sheath, selective angiography of the celiac artery will be performed.
  • Technically, a 0.35-inch wire is advanced into the descending aorta. A 125 cm 5-French Judkins right catheter is inserted over this wire, which is then removed. The distal tip of the catheter is brought in front of the ostium of the celiac artery and positioning is confirmed with angiography of the celiac artery. Two or three views will be obtained to determine the optimal view to visualize the left gastric artery anatomy. All material is removed and hemostasis is obtained as per clinical routine for coronary angiography.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of successful selective angiographies
Time Frame: Baseline
The primary end-point will be the percentage of successful selective angiographies of the celiac artery.
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of complications of angiographies
Time Frame: Baseline
As catheterization and angiography of the celiac artery is an endovascular procedure, the incidence of vessel trauma (such as dissection or perforation) during the procedure will be assessed. All cine films will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary team.
Baseline
Procedure duration
Time Frame: Baseline
Time (minutes) required to complete the angiography of the celiac artery
Baseline
Contrast volume
Time Frame: Baseline
Volume (mL) of contrast required to complete the angiography of the celiac artery
Baseline
Radiation exposure (duration)
Time Frame: Baseline
Fluoroscopy time (minutes) required to complete the angiography of the celiac artery
Baseline
Radiation exposure (dose)
Time Frame: Baseline
Dose area product (Gy·cm2) required to complete the angiography of the celiac artery
Baseline
Number of catheters
Time Frame: Baseline
The number of catheters required to complete the angiography of the celiac artery
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Laval University

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Olivier F Bertrand, MD PhD, IUCPQ-UL and Laval University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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February 9, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

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May 31, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 30, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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January 30, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 9, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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February 15, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 26, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 25, 2019

Last Verified

Last Verified

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November 1, 2019

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • EASY-AngioBar

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

To be completed

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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