Plain-English translation of NCT05395598 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term follow-up study for people who have been diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm — a bulging in the main artery coming from the heart. Researchers want to learn how often serious complications happen in people with smaller aneurysms, and what factors (like high blood pressure or sleep problems) might make an aneurysm grow faster. By tracking you over five years with regular imaging and check-ups, they hope to better predict which patients are at highest risk.
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are dangerous but often silent — many people don't know they have one until something serious happens. Doctors need better information about how often complications actually occur in people with smaller aneurysms, and what warning signs to watch for, so they can provide safer, more personalized care.
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You'll visit the hospital regularly over five years for imaging scans (like CT or ultrasound) and blood pressure checks to see how your aneurysm is changing. Researchers will also ask you about your health history, sleep quality, and any symptoms you've noticed. There is no medication to take — this is purely an observation study to gather real-world information about how aortic aneurysms behave and what factors matter most.
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France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Lille
Collaborators
Santelys Association, Région Nord-Pas de Calais, France
Enrollment target
~320 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
April 2031
Age range
45 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Pascal DELSART, MD
University Hospital, Lille
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