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Study NCT ID: NCT02679261
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2021-02-18
First Post: 2016-01-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Atorvastatin on the Progression of Aortic Dilatation and Valvular Degeneration in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
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Study Overview

Official Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Atorvastatin on the Progression of Aortic Dilatation and Valvular Degeneration in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BICATOR)
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2021-02
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: BICATOR
Brief Summary: Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart disease affecting 1-2% of the population. The aortic dilation and aortic valve degeneration are common complications in patients with BAV. Statins have shown a reduction in the expression of metalloproteinases of the extracellular matrix observed in aortic aneurisms. Several retrospective studies have suggested the benefit of the statins to reduce aortic dilation in patients with BAV. Moreover, although statins did not show to be useful in the progression of aortic stenosis, different studies have suggested a higher profit when the valve affection is not severe. The objective of this study is to determine whether atorvastatin is effective at reducing the progression of aortic dilation in patients with BAV.
Detailed Description: BICATOR is a multicentre (8 centres), randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effect of atorvastatin in reducing progression of aortic dilation in patients with BAV. The primary outcome is to determine whether atorvastatin is effective in reducing aortic dilation in BAV and secondary outcome is to define if atorvastatin treatment slows the progression of aortic valve degeneration (valve calcification) in a 3 year follow-up period. 220 patients will be included (110 atorvastatin - 110 placebo).

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: