TransThoracic Ultrasound for Descending Aortic Aneurysms
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorImperial College London
About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to assess the applicability of non-invasive ultrasound in aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta.
The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the feasibility of Ultrasound to visualise the Descending Thoracic Aorta, and can this imaging modality accurately measure the maximum size of aneurysms and residual sacs with acceptable reproducibility?
Participants are having their diagnosis confirmed or excluded by conventional imaging techniques (CT scans). Participants receive exactly the same standard of care regardless of their participation. The study offers an additional ultrasound scan, and the results will be compared with previous imaging.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients with diagnosed AAA or other vascular condition attending the vascular scanning department for routine ultrasound and confirmed healthy DTA (Control group).
Patients with known DTAA (including Type B dissection) or patients who had TEVAR previously (Case group).
Patients who have had CT as part of their standard of care.
Patients able to tolerate the scan (Lying in supine position).
Disqualifiers
Patient under 18 years of age.
Previous thoracic surgery or body deformity (severe kyphosis, scoliosis, pleural effusion or chest wall trauma).
Patients without previous imaging of the thoracic aorta.
Life expectancy <2 years.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
60 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov