SAAE-BIH: Superselective Adrenal Arterial Embolization for Bilateral Idiopathic Hyperaldosteronism: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (Other)
Overall Status
Enrolling by invitation
CT.gov ID
NCT05186675
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The most common two subtypes of primary aldosteronism (PA ) are aldosterone producing adenoma (APA) and bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (IHA). Mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonists is the main treatment for bilateral IHA, because of its side effects, the treatment compliance of those patients is poor. Hence, an alternative therapy is needed in such cases. We hypothesized that superselective adrenal artery embolization (SAAE) could be a suitable alternative approach. To our knowledge, SAAE has so far not been applied to treat bilateral IHA. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SAAE in the treatment of PA patients with bilateral IHA.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Procedure: superselective adrenal arterial embolization
N/A

Detailed Description

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common form of secondary hypertension, accounting for more than 5% of the general hypertensive cases and 17-20% of resistant hypertension.The most common PA subtype is bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (IHA), and medical therapy with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) is recommended for these patients.The clinical studies showed that PA patients had more cardiovascular events than patients with essential hypertension independent of blood pressure, and PA patients with higher plasma aldosterone levels had a higher cardiovascular risk. However, MRAs are unable to reduce the level of plasma aldosterone. Moreover, the undesirable adverse effects of MRAs also limit their wide application, particularly in men.

Superselective adrenal artery embolization (SAAE) has been used as a minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of adrenal tumors. The clinical efficacy of SAAE has been proved by a number of clinical studies. Since the efficacy and safety of SAAE was justified by the treatment of adrenal tumors and APA, we hypothesized that SAAE might cause a significant reduction of blood pressure in cases of hypertension caused by bilateral IHA. Here, we intend to conduct a prospective cohort study to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of SAAE for bilateral IHA with a one-month follow-up.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment :
50 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Superselective Adrenal Arterial Embolization in the Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism With Bilateral Idiopathic Hyperaldosteronism: A Prospective Cohort Study
Actual Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2022
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2022
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2022

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Superselective adrenal arterial embolization

For patients with bilateral idiopathic hyperaldosteronism confirmed by adrenal venous sampling, Superselective adrenal arterial embolization(SAAE)shall be given according to the patient's wishes. The blood pressure, plasma aldosterone and potassium levels, and adverse events were assessed after SAAE. The primary endpoint was the change in home blood pressure at one months, compared with baseline.

Procedure: superselective adrenal arterial embolization
Superselective adrenal arterial embolization is an operation to inject embolic agent into adrenal artery through catheter to embolize part of adrenal gland, so as to reduce the secretion of adrenal hormone and reduce blood pressure

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring [one month after SAAE]

    24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor

  2. Office blood pressure [one month after SAAE]

    sphygmomanometer

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. plasma aldosterone [one month after SAAE]

    reagent

  2. potassium levels [one month after SAAE]

    reagent

  3. adverse events [one month after SAAE]

    follow-up

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 60 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • (1) Age 18-60 years old, regardless of gender; (2) After strict drug elution, it met the diagnostic criteria of primary aldosteronism, and bilateral idiopathic aldosteronism was confirmed by adrenal venous sampling; (3) Blood pressure conditions meet one of the following: 1) Office blood pressure ≥ 140/90mmHg; 2) Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring:whole day blood pressure > 130/80 mmHg or daytime blood pressure > 135/85 mmHg; (4) Adrenal CT showed adrenal hyperplasia, nodules or no obvious morphological abnormalities; (5) The course of hypertension is more than 6 months; (6) The patient or his legal representative shall sign the written informed consent approved by the ethics committee before screening.
Exclusion Criteria:
  • (1) Primary hypertension or secondary hypertension with other causes; (2) A woman who is pregnant or lactating, or has a birth plan in the next year; (3) There are serious organic diseases, especially liver and kidney dysfunction; (4) Severe allergy to contrast medium; (5) Other serious organic diseases, life expectancy < 12 months; (6) Adrenal CT showed adenoma. (7) Patients are enrolled or want to participate in other clinical studies. During the enrollment study, the results of this study will be affected.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University Nanchang Jiagxi China 330006

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Dong Yifei, Doctor, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT05186675
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 2021NDEFY21
First Posted:
Jan 11, 2022
Last Update Posted:
Jul 21, 2022
Last Verified:
Dec 1, 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
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Study Results

No Results Posted as of Jul 21, 2022