Status:

RECRUITING

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Aortic Stenosis

Lead Sponsor:

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval

Collaborating Sponsors:

Odense University Hospital

Conditions:

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-99 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study is intended to investigate the effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) on mild-to-moderate aortic stenosis.

Detailed Description

Studies support the concept that activation of the renin-angiotensin system may be involved in the progression of valve stenosis and myocardial fibrosis in aortic stenosis. Furthermore recent studies ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Mild to moderate aortic stenosis (peak aortic jet velocity ≥2.5 and \<4m/s)
  • Normal left ventricular ejection fraction (i.e. ≥50%)
  • Systolic blood pressure \>110 mmHg
  • Diastolic blood pressure \>70 mmHg

Exclusion

  • More than mild aortic or mitral regurgitation, or mitral stenosis
  • Current use or documented indication for renin-angiotensin system medication or Aliskiren
  • Known allergy or intolerance to angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Alzheimer, dementia or known non-compliant patient
  • Renal dysfunction (glomerular filtration rate \<30ml/min/1.73m2)
  • Chronic hyperkalemia
  • Diagnosed hepatic failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis or history of hepatic impairment
  • Newly diagnosed (\<2 months) or poorly controlled diabetes
  • Pre-existing obstructive coronary artery disease with CCS III-IV angina or recent myocardial infarction (\<3 months)
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Patients unable to read, understand or sign research consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04913870

Start Date

February 1 2020

End Date

February 1 2027

Last Update

December 20 2024

Active Locations (2)

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CRIUCPQ

Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1V 4G5

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Odense University Hospital

Odense, Denmark