Routine Screening in the management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN00079388

Enrollment

16000

Registered

2005-09-15

Start date

1989-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) Circulatory System Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Interventions

50% randomised to ultrasound screening. Surveillance of patients with detected AAA. All subjects considered for surgical AAA repair if clinical need.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 65 - 80 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No specific exclusions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Prevalence and incidence of AAA in men and women 65 - 80 years of age in community.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The effect of AAA screening on mortality from AAA and AAA surgical workload.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026