CAVI-J: A Prospective Multicenter Study to Evaluate Usefulness of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Japan
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The objective of this five-year prospective observational follow-up study is to examine the additional benefits of using cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) as a predictive indicator of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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Optimal therapy All subjects will be treated by optimal medical therapy and lifestyle modification. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- major cardiac events [five years]
cardiac death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, stroke
Secondary Outcome Measures
- all cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and renaly dysfunction [five years]
all cause death, angina pectoris (with revascularization), New incidence of lower limb peripheral arterial disease(including lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans), Aortic aneurysm, Aortic dissection, Heart failure that requires hospitalization, Deterioration in renal function (dialysis or renal transplantation)
Other Outcome Measures
- Change in CAVI and cardiovascular events [5 years]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients between 40 and 74 years of age who have either of the following:
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Metabolic syndrome
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Grade I to III hypertension with the third layer of risk factors according to the guidelines for the management of hypertension japanese society of hypertension(JSH)2009
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Chronic kidney disease(stage G3a or G3b) according ot the clinical Practice Guidebook for Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease 2012 in Japan
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History of coronary artery disease or noncardiogenic cerebral infarction
Exclusion Criteria:
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Under 40 years of age or over 74 years of age
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An ankle-brachial index less than 0.9
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Chronic atrial fibrillation
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Current symptoms of heart failure(NYHA class III or IV) or left ventricular dysfunction (EF below 40%)
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Malignancy
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Chronic kidney disease(G4 or G5)according ot the clinical Practice Guidebook for Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease 2012 in Japan
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chronic dialysis due to renal failure
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Taking steroids/immunosuppressants
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Hepatocirrhosis
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Okayama University | Okayama | Japan | 700-8558 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- CAVI-J Study Group
- Toho University School of Medicine
- Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
- Dokkyo Medical University
- Okayama University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Hajime Orimo, MD, Kenkoin Clinic
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- okayama-1692