Trial Information
Observational Study of Patients With Lymphangioleiomyomatosis and Pulmonary Hypertension
Descriptive study of patients with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis and precapillary pulmonary
hypertension This will include modality of diagnosis of lLymphangioleiomyomatosis, results
of right-sided heart catheterization, and pulmonary function tests
Inclusion Criteria:
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (definite or probable), either sporadic or associated with
tuberous sclerosis
- Precapillary pulmonary hypertension, as defined by right-sided heart catheterization
(mean pulmonary artery pressure higher than 25 mmHg, wedge capillary pulmonary
pressure less than 15 mmHg, pulmonary vascular resistance higher than 3 Wood units)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Post capillary pulmonary hypertension
- Other identifiable causes of pulmonary hypertension (ex: thromboembolic disease)
- Not willing to participate
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Retrospective
Principal Investigator
Vincent Cottin, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
University of Lyon
Authority:
France: Institutional Ethical Committee
Study ID:
GERMOP-001
NCT ID:
NCT00960895
Start Date:
August 2009
Completion Date:
December 2010
Related Keywords:
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Hypertension
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis