Infliximab for Aneurysm
This study is evaluating whether a new drug may help prevent the formation of aneurysms in the vertebral arteries.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Aneurysm
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Infliximab is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 1 & 2 and have already been tested with other people.
About The Treatment
Side Effect Profile for Infliximab
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 2 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Infliximab will improve 1 primary outcome and 4 secondary outcomes in patients with Aneurysm. Measurement will happen over the course of 12 months.
Who is running the study
Principal InvestigatorPatient Q & A Section
What are common treatments for aneurysm?
Many patients with aortic aneurysms never seek medical care, and are treated with medications that do not repair the aneurysm. This is in contrast to other vascular disorders in which patients often receive some sort of medical treatment.
What causes aneurysm?
Aneurysms are often caused by a combination of genetic conditions (e.g., connective tissue diseases, familial polyposis colon cancer), infections (e.g., HIV), inflammation, and injury (e.g., trauma)... What causes aneurysms? answer: Aneurysms occur most frequently in women because of repeated trauma and connective tissue diseases, and because of genetics and the use of oral contraceptives.
What is aneurysm?
Aneurysms can progress rapidly, with rupture occurring often in the sixth decade. Aneurysms have variable definitions, including enlargement of the abdominal aorta. The prevalence of aneurysms has been reported to be up to six per 1000 persons in the general American population.
What are the signs of aneurysm?
Symptoms typically experienced by women consist of a sudden change in the quality of the breath when lying down. The symptoms worsen when lying down and can change in a gradual manner. The symptoms also worsen after lying down for a few minutes but can return to normal after a minute or so. Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include bleeding gums of varying degrees and coughing up blood. An unruptured aneurysm can not be detected by symptoms and does not produce external bleeding. The presence of either signs or symptoms is an indication that further medical tests should be carried out.
Can aneurysm be cured?
The authors concluded that more work defining optimal treatment modalities of endovascular interventions for AAA is warranted to allow a more precise prediction of their outcomes. More experience is crucial to refine treatment modalities and refine the follow up process.
How many people get aneurysm a year in the United States?
[In the US], approximately 750,000 AAA patients, defined by an incidence of 2 per 1,000 person-years, are living over 6 years after the diagnosis. Over 300,000 cases of AAA were surgically repaired each year in 2000 and 2000. AAA, with age and gender distributions very similar to those reported from the U.K. and Denmark, accounts for a significant proportion of all [surgery and] cardiovascular case-fatality among men and is a major cause of cardiovascular mortality, especially among younger individuals.
What is the average age someone gets aneurysm?
It is an uncommon disease in middle-age individuals, and in women younger than 35 years of age. An aortic aneurysm has a [life expectancy of less than 10 years.](https://www.e-Medicine.com/med/pages/health/conditions/cardiovascular/aortic-aneurysm.
What is infliximab?
The effects of infliximab on aneurysm expansion are complex, but most likely the result of its induction of circulating antibodies against the ECM in inflamed areas of the arterial wall.
What is the latest research for aneurysm?
There is very little new data to offer on the surgery, management, or treatment of aneurysms. Most of the research that has been completed on arterial aneurysms focuses on identifying the characteristics of arterial aneurysms and optimizing their management. The main focus for new research should be on the development of noninvasive approaches for determining the correct amount of treatment required. A major impediment to further knowledge and understanding of arterial aneuysms is a lack of aneurysms seen in clinical trials and the difficulty in obtaining the appropriate patient population to evaluate specific treatments. All new randomized controlled trials should be considered for the proper evaluation of specific therapies and devices.
What are the common side effects of infliximab?
The common side effects of infliximab can be grouped in three categories: general, immune cell-related, and infection-related. General side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea which are typically transient and usually related to infusion rate, and can be anticipated. Immune and infection-related side effects typically occur after week 2 and are associated with increased serum concentrations of infliximab and are transient as tolerance builds, and usually are due to increased infusional rate.
Have there been any new discoveries for treating aneurysm?
There seem to be three types of aneurysms: large, small, and muscular aneurysms. Muscle aneurysms are the most common. New discoveries are being made to treat aneurysms, with surgical revascularization being the current treatment method. It is also possible to use [Ouya, H.H., (1990). A study of cerebral aneurysms revisited. Neurology & Neurosurgery, 23, 1025-1030; Au, L., Chan, P.H., & Wang, R.L. (1993), New avenues for treating cerebral aneurysms. Neurosurgery, 31, 585-591; and O'Neill, D.J.
How does infliximab work?
Infliximab has been shown to be effective for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases, including aneurysms, and in our study the aneurysm activity of infliximab was significantly reduced.