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NCT06862583 Nordic Consortium for Acute Type a Aortic Dissection-2

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NCT ID NCT06862583
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karolinska Institutet
Condition Aortic Dissection
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 5,000 participants
Start Date 2019-06-03
Primary Completion 2029-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
surgeryendovascular intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 5,000 participants in total. It began in 2019-06-03 with a primary completion date of 2029-06.

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Brief Summary

The Nordic Consortium for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection-2 (NORCAAD-2) is a multicenter research collaboration involving up to 19 units in the Nordic countries and one in The Netherlands. All patients referred for this condition is included, to outline detailed preoperative characteristics and risk factors as well as, for those operated, data on the operative procedure, the postoperative course including major and minor complications and, as the primary interest, mortality in short- and long-term perspective. The need for further procedures on the aorta will also be studied. Acute type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) is a vascular emergency with very high case-fatality rate. The condition is realtively infrequent, and single units can rarely amass sufficient number of patients during a reasonable time to analyse also unusual variants in background, presentation, and management. Randomized controlled trials are unlikely, and large multicenter databases are the best source of knowledge for the foreseeable future. Other such databases exist, but NORCAAD-2 is more focused (only ATAAD) and more detailed than many counterparts, with the ability to extract unique information. NORCAAD-2 is the extension and expansion of the original NORCAAD project. NORCAAD-2 includes more centers, more patients, more data and utilizes a novel on-line common database designed for the purpose. The ultimate goal is to identify novel risk markers to help inform decisions on pre-emptive surgery (before ATAAD occurs); to outline superior perioperative techniques and strategies to optimize outcomes both short- and long-term; and to analyze variables related to major complications, in an effort to further reduce their incidence.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Acute (within 14 days of onset) type A aortic dissection or similar acute aortic syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years at onset

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Christian Olsson, MD, PhD

✉ christian.olsson@ki.se

📞 +46812370000

Principal Investigator

Christian Olsson, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska Institutet

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06862583 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Aortic Dissection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06862583 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06862583 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at christian.olsson@ki.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06862583 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06862583 clinical trial?

NCT06862583 is sponsored by Karolinska Institutet. The principal investigator is Christian Olsson, MD, PhD at Karolinska Institutet. The trial plans to enroll 5,000 participants.

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