Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Influence of the Moon and Seasons On Outcomes Following Surgery To Repair Ascending Aortic Dissection
Lead Sponsor:
22EON
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
Conditions:
Aneurysm, Dissecting
Aortic Aneurysm
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
That the full-moon stage of the lunar cycle is associated with reduced mortality and shorter length of stay in patients undergoing repair of aortic dissection, after adjusting for seasonal effects, de...
Detailed Description
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the findings of Shuhaiber et al. \[2013\] (see citations) may be confirmed using national audit data from the United Kingdom. A cohort of a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- acute dissection specified in aortic pathology
Exclusion
- missing data in the demographic covariates (age, sex)
- missing data in the medical history (hypertension, diabetes, renal failure)
- missing surgical procedure date
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 1998
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
2684 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02236923
Start Date
January 1 1998
End Date
March 1 2014
Last Update
September 11 2014
Active Locations (1)
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National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA