Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism Among Hypertensive Patients With Atrial Arythmia (HAPAA)

August 21, 2023 updated by: Centre Hospitalier de PAU

Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism Among Hypertensive Patients Younger Than 65 Years Old With Atrial Arythmia

Atrial arrhythmia is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia. It is a source of significant morbidity.

Hypertension is a major risk factor for atrial arrhythmias. Primary hyperaldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of secondary hypertension, associated with a high prevalence of arrhythmias with a specific, sometimes curative, treatment. The purpose of the study is to show that the prevalence of PA among hypertensive patients under 65 years old with atrial arrhythmia is high, justifying systematic screening.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Atrial arrhythmia is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia, affecting one million patients in France. It is a source of significant morbidity, a major deterioration in the quality of life and considerable health expenditure.

Hypertension is a major and modifiable risk factor for atrial arrhythmias. Primary hyperaldosteronism is a common cause of secondary hypertension, associated with a high prevalence of arrhythmias, but also stroke, coronary artery disease, heart and kidney failure. This form has a specific treatment, sometimes curative.

The objective of this study is to show that the prevalence of primary hyperaldosteronism among patients under 65 with atrial arrhythmias is high, justifying systematic screening in this population.

The investigators will consecutively include 65-year-old hypertensive patients hospitalized in the department with atrialarrhythmia. They will benefit from an aldosterone to renin ratio assay under standardized conditions at 3 months.

Patients whose aldosterone (pmol/l) to renin (mUI/l) ratio is greater than 64 will benefit from saline infusion test if necessary and adrenal scan. Patients with a definite diagnosis who would prefer surgical treatment will benefit from adrenal venous catheterization.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

300

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

      • Bordeaux, France
        • CHU de Bordeaux
      • PAU, France
        • CH de Pau

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 to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hypertensive patients aged of 18 to 65 years with atrial arrhythmia.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI above 30
  • Any situation where the discontinuation of treatments (including betablockers and diuretics) presents a risk according to the investigator

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluation of the prevalence of primary hyperaldosteronism
Time Frame: Data collected after the saline infusion test (6-month visit)
Prevalence of primary hyperaldosteronism among the enrolled population.
Data collected after the saline infusion test (6-month visit)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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 (Actual)

April 16, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 26, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

July 26, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 2, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 2, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

October 4, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 22, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2023

Last Verified

August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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