The objective of the current study is to determine whether the wait-and-see policy affects anxiety levels and quality of life in patients with aortic abdominal aneurysms between 3 and 5.5 cm in diameter. Furthermore, we aim to examine the influence…
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Brief title
Condition
- Aneurysms and artery dissections
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Quality of life
Aneurysm growth (diameter difference over 1.5 years)
Surgical events
Secondary outcome
N/A
Background summary
The knowledge of having a small aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) for which a
wait-and-see policy is customary may bring about anxiety and decreased quality
of life. To date, no prior study has focused on the psychological effects of
the wait-and-see policy in AAA. Therefore the present study will prospectively
examine the levels of anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with
a small AAA and will assess these as predictors of aneurysm growth, incidence
of surgical repair and death.
Study objective
The objective of the current study is to determine whether the wait-and-see
policy affects anxiety levels and quality of life in patients with aortic
abdominal aneurysms between 3 and 5.5 cm in diameter. Furthermore, we aim to
examine the influence of anxiety and personality type on aneurysm growth and
incidence of surgical repair or death in patients with a small abdominal aortic
aneurysm. A third objective is to examine whether quality of life improves in
patients with an aortic abdominal aneurysm of 5.5 cm or greater after open or
endovascular repair.
Study design
Prospective, observational study
Study burden and risks
Burden of risk is considered minimal, since only questionnaires are asked to be
filled out.
Warandelaan 2
5000LE Tilburg
NL
Warandelaan 2
5000LE Tilburg
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosis of a small abdominal aortic aneurysm with a diameter of between 3.0 and 5.5 cm
Exclusion criteria
· Acute aneurysm of the abdominal aorta
· Age over 75
· Significant cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia)
· Insufficient command of the Dutch language
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL20131.028.07 |