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Primary AldosteronismNCT03789357

Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism in Patients With Stroke

An observational study of Primary Aldosteronism and Stroke, run by Changi General Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Strokes leads to significant morbidity and mortality, and hypertension is the most important risk factor for strokes. It is estimated that up to 10% of patients with hypertension have the underlying, treatable condition of primary aldosteronism. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Primary Aldosteronism, Stroke
What is being tested?
Aldosterone renin ratio
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 siteSingapore
Study dates
1 May 2018to 30 Sep 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Prospective study to evaluate the prevalence of primary aldosteronism in patients with an acute stroke. 300 patients admitted with CVA/TIA will be enrolled into the study.

Who may be able to join

  • Age 21-80 years
  • Admitted with acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) to the ASU, CGH
  • Patients with both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant patients

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Singapore1 site
  • Changi General Hospital

    Singapore, 529889

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About this study

Strokes leads to significant morbidity and mortality, and hypertension is the most important risk factor for strokes. It is estimated that up to 10% of patients with hypertension have the underlying, treatable condition of primary aldosteronism. Hence, we hypothesize that the prevalence of primary aldosteronism is high in patients with strokes, a complication of long-standing hypertension.

Patients admitted with an acute stroke to the Acute Stroke Unit, Changi General Hospital, will be screened for Primary Aldosteronism three months post-stroke, and confirmatory tests will be done with saline-infusion test.

Being tested
Aldosterone renin ratio
Keywords
Hypertension, Arrhythmia, Adrenal vein sampling, Mineralocorticoid-receptor Antagonists
Medical subject headings
Hyperaldosteronism, Stroke, Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Cardiac

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Aldosterone renin ratioDiagnostic test

    Aldosterone Renin Ratio to screen for Primary Aldosteronism

Study groups in NCT03789357
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Single ArmAll patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Aldosterone renin ratio

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of patients with stroke with confirmed primary aldosteronism in patients admitted to the acute stroke unit for stroke

    Percentage of patients with confirmed Primary Aldosteronism using confirmatory test

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Accuracy of Screening test in early period post-stroke

    To determine if the screening blood test for primary aldosteronism performed within 1 week post-stroke is equally accurate compared to being performed 2-4 months post-stroke.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. Percentage of unilateral primary aldosteronism in patients admitted with acute stroke

    Percentage of unilateral PA amongst patients with stroke

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Percentage of patients with positive screening test in patients admitted with acute stroke

    Measured: 3 months

  4. Blood pressure change after treatment for primary aldosteronism

    Measured: 12 months

  5. Cardiac Complications

    Cardiac complications in patients with primary aldosteronism, compared to those without primary aldosteronism, as assessed by transthoracic echocardiography features of left ventricular hypertrophy / mass, and diastolic dysfunction

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Dec 2018
  2. Study start1 May 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2021
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
300 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03789357
Sponsor's protocol ID
PA_CVA
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
19 Dec 2018
Last updated
20 May 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Nguyen V, Tu TM, Mamauag MJB, Lai J, Saffari SE, Aw TC, Ong L, Foo RSY, Chai SC, Fones S, Zhang M, Puar TH. Primary Aldosteronism More Prevalent in Patients With Cardioembolic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Apr 19;13:869980. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.869980. eCollection 2022.

    PubMed 35518929

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Primary Aldosteronism and Stroke, run by Changi General Hospital at 1 site in Singapore.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percentage of patients with stroke with confirmed primary aldosteronism in patients admitted to the acute stroke unit for stroke (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03789357, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 May 2022.

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