Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 99

Investigating the role of ATTR amyloidosis in patients with aortic stenosis

Official title: Prevalence and Significance of ATTR Aortic Valve Amyloidosis in Degenerative Aortic Stenosis

Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT04636684 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how common a specific type of amyloidosis is in patients with aortic stenosis who are having valve replacement surgery, to better understand its impact on their heart health.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toulouse)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT04636684 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with degenerative aortic stenosis and are scheduled for aortic valve replacement surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-degenerative aortic stenosis, such as those with bicuspid valves or rheumatic disease, will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to explore the prevalence and significance of ATTR aortic valve amyloidosis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement surgery for degenerative aortic stenosis. It will utilize proteomic analysis to identify amyloid deposits in the aortic valve, which have previously been overlooked due to negative immunostaining results. By understanding the presence and implications of these deposits, the study seeks to clarify their clinical relevance in the context of cardiac amyloidosis. The findings could potentially reshape the understanding of degenerative aortic stenosis and its association with amyloidosis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with aortic stenosis and underlying amyloidosis.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have indicated a significant prevalence of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis in similar patient populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 years old
* Degenerative aortic stenosis
* Aortic valve replacement surgery
* Signature of the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-degenerative aortic stenosis: bicuspid, rheumatic disease, aortic regurgitation
* Persons under a system of legal protection for adults (guardianship, curatorship, etc.)
* Pregnant women

Where it's running

  • university hospital center Toulouse
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.