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Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial (Marfan Sartan) of angiotensin II receptor blocker therapy versus placebo in individuals with Marfan syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20619242     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have demonstrated that blockade of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor with losartan decreases aortic damage in an animal model of Marfan syndrome (a KI mouse model with a pathogenic mutation in the gene coding for fibrillin-1).
AIMS: To demonstrate a beneficial effect of losartan on aortic dilatation when added to optimal therapy in patients with Marfan syndrome.
METHODS: This is a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial with a 2-year inclusion period and a 3-year follow-up period. Aortic root diameter will be measured using two-dimensional echocardiography. Secondary endpoints will include incidence of aortic dissection, aortic root surgery, death, quality of life, tolerance and compliance with treatments. We aim to enroll a total of 300 patients aged > or =10 years who fulfil the Ghent criteria for Marfan syndrome. Analyses will be based on intention to treat.
CONCLUSION: The results of this clinical trial could lead to profound modification of the management of aortic risk and complications in patients with Marfan syndrome and possibly in patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms of other aetiologies.
Authors:
Delphine Detaint; Philippe Aegerter; Florence Tubach; Isabelle Hoffman; Henri Plauchu; Yves Dulac; Laurence Olivier Faivre; Marie-Ange Delrue; Patrick Collignon; Sylvie Odent; Maria Tchitchinadze; Catherine Bouffard; Florence Arnoult; Mathieu Gautier; Catherine Boileau; Guillaume Jondeau
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-07-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of cardiovascular diseases     Volume:  103     ISSN:  1875-2128     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Cardiovasc Dis     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-12     Completed Date:  2010-10-15     Revised Date:  2011-04-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101465655     Medline TA:  Arch Cardiovasc Dis     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  317-25     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Centre de référence pour le syndrome de Marfan et apparentés, hôpital Bichat, Paris, France.
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Bank Name/Acc. No.:
ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT00763893
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers / therapeutic use*
Animals
Aortic Aneurysm / etiology,  prevention & control*,  ultrasonography
Disease Models, Animal
Double-Blind Method
France
Humans
Losartan / therapeutic use*
Marfan Syndrome / complications,  drug therapy*,  ultrasonography
Mice
Placebo Effect
Research Design*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; 114798-26-4/Losartan

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