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Supervised Exercise for Aortic Dissection
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Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age 18 to 88
Previous operative or non-operative management of aortic dissection
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will assess the safety & benefits of aerobic exercise for people who have had an aortic dissection. It will also look at how exercise affects their quality of life, functional fitness & outcomes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-88 who have had an aortic dissection at least 90 days ago and can perform basic activities. They must be able to consent and communicate effectively. Excluded are those with recent acute events, unstable heart conditions, severe disabilities, high blood pressure crises, significant past strokes, or conditions affecting walking; also excluded are those with allergies to certain CT scan dyes or other health issues that limit exercise.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and benefits of a supervised exercise program over three months for patients who've had an aortic dissection. It aims to see how light to moderate exercise affects their quality of life and the structure of the aorta using imaging techniques, surveys on well-being, fitness assessments, and clinical outcomes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves an exercise regimen rather than medication or surgery, side effects may include typical risks associated with physical activity such as muscle strain or fatigue. Specific risks related to individuals recovering from an aortic dissection will be closely monitored.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 18 and 88 years old.
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I have had treatment for aortic dissection.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Health related Quality of Life (HRQOL) scores
Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) scores
Secondary outcome measures
Aortic Shear Stress
Maximal oxygen consumption during Exercise (V02 Max)
Number of aortic related hospitalization
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Exercise GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will be required to undergo an exercise program. Pre-intervention and post-intervention outcomes will be compared in each patient.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor
688 Previous Clinical Trials
374,651 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Maryland, College ParkOTHER
155 Previous Clinical Trials
45,660 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have any foot or bone conditions that affect how I walk.I have an untreated Type A aortic dissection.I am between 18 and 88 years old.I have unstable heart artery disease.I am either younger than 18 or older than 88.Individuals who are considered at a higher risk of harm or exploitation.I can perform basic activities and exercises.I had a tear in my blood vessel within the last 90 days.I can talk and remember things well.I do not have severe heart or lung problems.I have been diagnosed with severe, uncontrolled high blood pressure.You have certain connective tissue disorders like Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Type IV, or Loesz-Dietz syndrome.You are allergic to the type of dye used for CT scans.I do not have significant cognitive issues affecting my communication or memory.I had an aortic dissection more than 90 days ago.I have had a stroke that still affects my movement.I have had treatment for aortic dissection.I do not have health issues like severe liver problems or heart conditions that limit my ability to exercise.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Exercise Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Could elderly participants be included in this investigation?
"According to the study's requirements, participants must be between 18 and 88 years of age."
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Are there still open slots available to volunteer for this research?
"Confirmed, this research endeavour is currently looking for participants. It was first published on March 7th of 2023 and underwent an edit as recent as the 6th day of that same month."
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What is the current participant maximum for this trial?
"Correct. Clinicaltrials.gov documents suggest that this medical study is actively enrolling patients, with 5 people needed from 2 different trial sites. The research was initially published on March 7th 2023 and updated for the last time one day prior on March 6th 2023."
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Is my profile suitable for enrollment in this investigation?
"This clinical trial is recruiting 5 patients aged between 18 and 88 with a history of aortic dissection beyond 90 days from the acute event who have previously been managed surgically or non-surgically. In addition, participants must be able to consent; undergo moderate activity levels; communicate effectively and remember instructions given by medical staff."
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