PATIENTS WITH BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE. MedDRA version: 12.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10004552 Term: Bicuspid aortic valve
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Normofunctioning bicuspid aortic valve : dp max inferior to 25 mmHg and aortic regurgitation absent, or trivial, or mild, or mild-moderate; 2. Increased aortic root and/or ascending aorta diameters and/or reduced aortic compliance 3. Age superior or egual to 10 years and inferior to 65 years 4. Written consent form signed Are the trial subjects under 18? yes Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: dp max superior to 25 mmHg ; aortic regurgitation more than mild-moderate; Normal aortic root and ascending aorta diameters and normal aortic compliance Pregnancy Brest feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To evaluate the effects of losartan on compliance and aortic root and ascending aorta diameters in patients with bicuspid aortic valve.;Secondary Objective: To evaluate the safety of losartan treatment in patients with BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE.;Primary end point(s): Evaluation of aortic root and ascending aorta dilatation and prevalence of reduced aortic compliance in patients with bicuspid aortic valve, Aortic diameters and distensibility and stiffness index in patients without theraphy at baseline and after 1 year, Aortic diameters and distensibility and stiffness index in patients treated with losartan at baseline and after 1 year. | — |
Countries
Italy