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Active, not recruiting Observational

Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Popliteal Artery Aneurysm

NCT05360108 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2020-06-01
Last updated
2026-03-16

Condition(s) studied

Aortic Aneurysm, AbdominalPopliteal Artery Aneurysm

Study summary

Observational, prospective, cohort study to evaluate, by an opportunistic screening program based on vascular ultrasound, the prevalence and characteristics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Popliteal Artery Aneurysm (PAA) in a female population as well as the prevalence and characteristics of PAA in male population.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
55 Years
Max age
85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged ≥65 years who are current smokers * Men aged ≥65 years * Women or Men aged ≥55 years with family history (first-degree relatives) for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) or popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with known diagnosis of AAA or PAA * Patient already operated for AAA or PAA * AAA/PAA screening or arterial assessment of lower limbs within the last 12 months * Inability to understand and/or sign study consent * Inability to access follow-up controls

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Abdominal aortic measurement — 1 day
    Ultrasound of infrarenal aorta with diameter measured in mm
  • Popliteal artery measurement — 1 day
    Ultrasound of popliteal artery with diameter measured in mm

Trial sites (5)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Ospedale di Castelfranco Veneto, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Via dei Carpani 16/Z Castelfranco Veneto TV
UOC Clinica Medica 1, Azienda Ospedale - Università di Padova, Via Nicolò Giustiniani 2 Padova Italy
UOSD Percorso Trombosi. Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Ortopediche e Reumatologiche. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS. Largo Agostino Gemelli 8 Roma Italy
UOS Angiologia Medica, Ospedale di Rovigo ULSS 5 Polesana, Viale Tre Martiri 140 Rovigo Italy
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Service d'Angiologie Lausanne Canton of Vaud
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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