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Analysis of Individual Activity at the Time of Aortic Rupture in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Led by University Hospital Augsburg · Updated on 2024-04-15
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University Hospital Augsburg
Lead Sponsor
E
Epidemiology, Medical Faculty, University Augsburg
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the activities people are engaged in at the time of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. The study aims to clarify which actions might be involved in triggering the rupture, considering known risk factors like female gender, aneurysm size, and smoking. It also explores the possible role of stress and blood pressure spikes during physical exertion or emotional events, which may contribute to rupture risk. Participants with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms will be observed through questionnaires, patient interviews, and diaries documenting their behavior on the day of the rupture and the three days prior. This behavioral information is collected to better understand the circumstances surrounding the rupture. The study is observational, meaning it records information without testing a new treatment. During the study, participants or their legal representatives provide consent and share details about recent activities and emotional states. Researchers will analyze occupation and behavior at the time of rupture as the primary outcome. The study runs from 2024 to 2030 and involves no medical intervention, focusing instead on gathering detailed data through patient reports to improve understanding of rupture triggers.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Analysis of Individual Activity at the Time of Aortic Rupture in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with ruptured aortic aneurysm treated at Augsburg University Hospital
- Written consent to participate provided by the patient or legal representative
You will not qualify if you...
- Lack of consent to participate in the study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Ongoing throughout the study period
Participants with ruptured aortic aneurysms are identified and assessed for study inclusion.
1 visit (in-person) at time of rupture or shortly after
Duration - Up to 4 days including the rupture day and preceding days
Participants provide information through questionnaires, interviews, and diaries about their behavior and activities at the time of aortic aneurysm rupture and the three days prior.
1 visit (in-person or remote) plus diary completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany, 86156
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Research Team
T
Tobias Warm, MD
Y
Yvonne Gosslau, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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