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Congenital Heart DiseaseFIBRONETxNCT05263843

Gender Difference in NET Activation in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Failure

An observational study of Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Failure, run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris at 2 sites in France.

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Trial summary

Neutrophil hyperactivation has detrimental effects on cardiac tissue after injuries, leading to fibrosis lesions and cardiac dysfunction. It is now well-established that women present with different clinical symptoms in cardiovascular disease compared to men. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Gender
What is being tested?
Biological markers of myocardial fibrosis
How many people
150 participants
Where
2 sitesFrance
Study dates
22 Feb 2022to 23 Feb 2025
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 18 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: The study population will therefore be represented by: * heart diseases at risk of heart failure with an equal proportion of men and women to be able to study the protective character of the female sex on the inflammatory process and the development of myocardial fibrosis. * healthy adult subjects.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients:
  • Male or female aged 18 to 45; having one of the following 3 complex congenital heart disease:
  • Congenital heart disease with a systemic right ventricle Congenital heart disease with a single ventricle palliated by Fontan's circulation Tetralogy of Fallot repaired - Patient benefiting from a social security scheme or having rights, or CMU; obtaining informed consent from the patient
  • Healthy subjects:
  • Age over 18 years old, matched by sex and age +/- 5 years; Normal ECG; with a prior clinical examination; benefiting from social security; obtaining informed consent from the patient

Who cannot join

  • Patients:
  • patients with cyanosis defined as saturation ≤ 90% at rest; Usual MRI contraindications Possible confounding factors with increased NET formation unrelated to thrombosis, namely cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, history of pre-Eclampsia or hypertension; Contraindication to performing a stress test; Glomerular filtration rate <30ml / min / 1.73m² of body surface area A physical or mental disability that does not allow for a stress test; Pregnant or lactating patient;Patient under legal protection
  • Healthy subjects: Known or detectable history of a heart attack on the ECG; known or detectable primary or secondary cardiomyopathy on ECG; history of chest radiation therapy or chemotherapy;Possible confounding factors with increased NET formation unrelated to thrombosis, namely cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, history of pre-Eclampsia or hypertension Contraindication to performing a stress test;Glomerular filtration rate <30ml / min;BMI>30; Pregnant or lactating patient;Patient under legal protection

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Magalie Ladouceur, Pr contact

0033608260618

magalie.ladouceur@aphp.fr

Liliane HAMMANI-BERKANI, Msc contact

0033156093762

liliane.berkani@aphp.fr

France2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • C01 - Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou - Unité des cardiopathies congénitales de l'adulte

    Paris, 75015

    Magalie LADOUCEUR, MD, PHD, 0033156093043, magalie.ladouceur@aphp.fr

    Recruiting
  • C02- Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou - CIC

    Paris, 75015

    Jean-Sébastien HULOT, MD, PHD, 0033156092017, jean-sebastien.hulot@aphp.fr

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Différences de Genre Dans l'Activation Des NET et Son Implication Dans la Formation de Fibrose Cardiaques Chez Les Patients Adultes Avec Une Cardiopathie congénitale Complexe FIBRONETx Gender

Neutrophil hyperactivation has detrimental effects on cardiac tissue after injuries, leading to fibrosis lesions and cardiac dysfunction. It is now well-established that women present with different clinical symptoms in cardiovascular disease compared to men. A cardioprotective effect in women has been suggested in some studies including patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and heart failure. Our hypothesis is that estrogen protects the hearts of female patients aged 18-45 with CHD. There is no information available as to the involvement of neutrophils in heart failure in females compared to male patients, and therefore this study will provide important information for both the CHD and neutrophil biology fields comparing NET activation in women and men with severe CHD.

Read the detailed description

100 patients (50 men and 50 women including 25% with a history of pregnancy) aged 18-45 years with moderate and severe CHD (Fallot, systemic RV, and single ventricle), where fibrosis has been identified as a risk factor for heart failure, will be included. A control group of 50 patients (25 men and 25 women) were matched on age and sex.

The main objective of the study is to study the difference in NET activation between men and women with complex congenital heart disease.

Secondary objectives are:

  • To compare the NET activity between healthy subjects vs. patients at inclusion.
  • To compare male vs. female NET activity in healthy subjects at inclusion.
  • To study the existence of associations of NET with biomarkers of fibrosis (biological and imaging) at baseline in men and women with complex congenital heart disease.
  • To study the protective value of pregnancy on inflammatory mechanisms and the formation of fibrosis involved in impaired ventricular function and heart failure in these patients.

The enrolled patients will have blood samples collected for analysis of PAD4/NETs biomarkers, and fibrosis markers. NET/fibrosis markers will be correlated with clinical/laboratory parameters, notably NET/PAD4 levels with markers of fibrosis such as collagen biomarkers, ECG, echocardiographic, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers.

Being tested
Biological markers of myocardial fibrosis
Keywords
Congenital heart disease, Heart failure, Gender, Fibrosis, Inflammation
Medical subject headings
Heart Defects, Congenital, Heart Failure, Coitus, Fibrosis, Inflammation

What participants receive

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

  • Biological markers of myocardial fibrosisDiagnostic test

    Blood sample for measurements of NET activation and collagen biomarkers

Study groups in NCT05263843
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PatientsPatients with a complex congenital heart disease
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biological markers of myocardial fibrosis
controlshealthy subjects
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biological markers of myocardial fibrosis

What is being measured

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

  1. NET activation levels and PAD4 Levels

    Measurements of MPO-DNA, citrullinated histone, Elastase, Calprotectine, MMP9, NGAL, and MPO, IL-8

    Measured: baseline

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed to NYHA functional class.

    The association between NYHA functional class (I, II, III and IV) and the following measurements will be analyzed:

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

  2. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed in relation to QRS width and late potentials.

    The association between each ECG parameters: QRS width (ms) and late potentials (present or absent) and the following measurements will be analyzed:

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

  3. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed in relation to ventricular function, ventricular longitudinal strain, diastolic parameters, presence of valvular disease, change in systemic ventricular filling profile after exercise

    The association between each echographic measurement: ventricular function, ventricular longitudinal strain, diastolic parameters, presence of valvular disease, change in systemic ventricular filling profile after exercise and the following measurements will be analyzed:

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

  4. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed in relation to measurement of myocardial stiffness.

    The association between myocardial stiffness (in KPa, measured with ultrafast cardiac echography) and the following measurements will be analyzed :

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

  5. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed in relation to volumes, masses and ventricular ejection fraction, late enhancement and T1 measurement

    The association between each parameters of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: volumes, masses and ventricular ejection fraction, late enhancement and T1 measurement and the following measurements will be analyzed :

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

  6. The association of NET / PAD4 biomarker levels will be analyzed in relation to biological markers: BNP, CRPus, troponin, biomarkers of collagen metabolism.

    The association between each biological markers: BNP (pg/ml), CRPus (mg/L), troponin (ng/L), biomarkers of collagen metabolism (PICP (ng/Ml), P3NP (ng/ml), ICTP (microgr/L), MMP1 (ng/ml), TIMP1 (ng/ml), galactine 3 (ng/ml)) and the following measurements will be analyzed :

    • MPO-DNA (UA/mL)
    • Citrullinated histone (optic density unit)
    • Elastase (pg/mL)
    • Calprotectine (pg/mL)
    • MMP9 (pg/mL)
    • NGAL (pg/mL)
    • MPO (UA/mL)
    • IL-8 (pg/ml)

    Measured: baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Mar 2022
  2. Study start22 Feb 2022
  3. Primary completion23 Feb 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion23 Feb 2025 (estimated)

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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
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05263843
Sponsor's protocol ID
APHP211359
Acronym
FIBRONETx
Status last verified
Jan 2023
First submitted
9 Feb 2022
Last updated
9 Jan 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Individual participant data (IPD) that underlie results in publication could be shared. IPD detailed in the protocol of a planned metaanalysis could be shared

Publications

  • Marelli AJ, Mackie AS, Ionescu-Ittu R, Rahme E, Pilote L. Congenital heart disease in the general population: changing prevalence and age distribution. Circulation. 2007 Jan 16;115(2):163-72. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.627224. Epub 2007 Jan 8.

    PubMed 17210844
  • Burchill LJ, Broberg CS, Maxwell BG, McLarry J, Opotowskuy S. National Heart Failure Admissions and Associated Mortality Trends in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease in the United States, 1998-2011. J Heart Lung Transplant. 1 avr 2015;34(4):S155.

  • Moussa NB, Karsenty C, Pontnau F, Malekzadeh-Milani S, Boudjemline Y, Legendre A, Bonnet D, Iserin L, Ladouceur M. Characteristics and outcomes of heart failure-related hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease. Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2017 May;110(5):283-291. doi: 10.1016/j.acvd.2017.01.008. Epub 2017 Mar 14.

    PubMed 28314706
  • Diller G-P. Incidence and Prevalence of Heart Failure in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. In: Swan L, Frogoudaki AA, éditeurs. Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease [Internet]. Cham: Springer International Publishing; 2018. p. 3-9. (Congenital Heart Disease in Adolescents and Adults). Disponible sur: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77803-7_1

  • Khairy P, Fernandes SM, Mayer JE Jr, Triedman JK, Walsh EP, Lock JE, Landzberg MJ. Long-term survival, modes of death, and predictors of mortality in patients with Fontan surgery. Circulation. 2008 Jan 1;117(1):85-92. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.738559. Epub 2007 Dec 10.

    PubMed 18071068
  • Engelings CC, Helm PC, Abdul-Khaliq H, Asfour B, Bauer UM, Baumgartner H, Kececioglu D, Korten MA, Diller GP, Tutarel O. Cause of death in adults with congenital heart disease - An analysis of the German National Register for Congenital Heart Defects. Int J Cardiol. 2016 May 15;211:31-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.02.133. Epub 2016 Mar 2.

    PubMed 26970963
  • Diller GP, Kempny A, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Swan L, Uebing A, Li W, Babu-Narayan S, Wort SJ, Dimopoulos K, Gatzoulis MA. Survival Prospects and Circumstances of Death in Contemporary Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients Under Follow-Up at a Large Tertiary Centre. Circulation. 2015 Dec 1;132(22):2118-25. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.017202. Epub 2015 Sep 14.

    PubMed 26369353
  • Zomer AC, Vaartjes I, van der Velde ET, de Jong HM, Konings TC, Wagenaar LJ, Heesen WF, Eerens F, Baur LH, Grobbee DE, Mulder BJ. Heart failure admissions in adults with congenital heart disease; risk factors and prognosis. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 3;168(3):2487-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.03.003. Epub 2013 Apr 18.

    PubMed 23602867
  • Wang F, Liu A, Brophy JM, Cohen S, Abrahamowicz M, Paradis G, Marelli A. Determinants of Survival in Older Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Newly Hospitalized for Heart Failure. Circ Heart Fail. 2020 Aug;13(8):e006490. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.119.006490. Epub 2020 Jul 16.

    PubMed 32673500
  • Ghali JK, Krause-Steinrauf HJ, Adams KF, Khan SS, Rosenberg YD, Yancy CW, Young JB, Goldman S, Peberdy MA, Lindenfeld J. Gender differences in advanced heart failure: insights from the BEST study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 Dec 17;42(12):2128-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.05.012.

    PubMed 14680739
  • Zomer AC, Ionescu-Ittu R, Vaartjes I, Pilote L, Mackie AS, Therrien J, Langemeijer MM, Grobbee DE, Mulder BJ, Marelli AJ. Sex differences in hospital mortality in adults with congenital heart disease: the impact of reproductive health. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Jul 2;62(1):58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.03.056. Epub 2013 May 1.

    PubMed 23644083

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Failure, run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris at 2 sites in France.

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 5 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jan 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in France. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Magalie Ladouceur, Pr (0033608260618, magalie.ladouceur@aphp.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

NET activation levels and PAD4 Levels (time frame: baseline). 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 NCT05263843, which also lists 11 linked publications.

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 9 Jan 2023.

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