Transcatheter Fontan Stenting: Impact on Hepatic Stiffness and Exercise Capacity

NCT ID: NCT07073612

Last Updated: 2025-07-18

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-08-01

Study Completion Date

2027-12-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to assess the clinical impact following Fontan stent placement for extracardiac Fontan conduit (EFC) stenosis in patients with single-ventricle Fontan-palliated patients ages 12-21 years old.

The main question it aims to:

-Assess changes in exercise capacity by cardiopulmonary exercise testing and liver stiffness assessed by shear wave elastography before and after EFC stenting.

Participants will undergo two cardiopulmonary exercise tests and three shear wave elastography scans.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Single-ventricle Stenosis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Cohort

Single ventricle fontan.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

CPET will be performed on a cycle ergometer using a ramp protocol designed to achieve an exercise time of 8-12 min. The entire procedure duration is approximately 60 min. CPET will be completed 6 months to 1 day before the cardiac catheterization and will be repeated 3-6 months following cardiac catheterization.

Shear Wave Elastography Scan

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The study lasts approximately 20 minutes. Shear Wave Elastography will be completed 6 months to 1 day before the cardiac catheterization. The Scan will be repeated 2-4 weeks following cardiac catheterization, and 3-6 months following cardiac catheterization.

Interventions

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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

CPET will be performed on a cycle ergometer using a ramp protocol designed to achieve an exercise time of 8-12 min. The entire procedure duration is approximately 60 min. CPET will be completed 6 months to 1 day before the cardiac catheterization and will be repeated 3-6 months following cardiac catheterization.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Shear Wave Elastography Scan

The study lasts approximately 20 minutes. Shear Wave Elastography will be completed 6 months to 1 day before the cardiac catheterization. The Scan will be repeated 2-4 weeks following cardiac catheterization, and 3-6 months following cardiac catheterization.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Functionally single-ventricle Fontan-palliated patients undergoing clinically indicated cardiac catheterization
* Anticipated Fontan stent placement for extracardiac Fontan conduit stenosis at the discretion of the primary operator
* Weight ≥ 50 kg
* 12-21 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

* Interrupted IVC
* Greater than mild atrioventricular valve regurgitation on most recent echocardiogram or MRI (RF \> 20%).
* Greater than mild systemic ventricular dysfunction on most recent echo or MRI (EF \< 40%).
* Non-sinus rhythm
* Pacemaker
* Inability to perform exercise test due to developmental or physical disability
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Neil Patel

Medical Staff/USC Faculty CWR • Cardiology CWR

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Neil Patel, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Locations

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Molly Moxness

Role: CONTACT

3233619823

Facility Contacts

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Molly Moxness

Role: primary

3233619823

Other Identifiers

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CHLA-25-00052

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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