Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) on the Gut Microbiota in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This study investigates the impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on the composition and function of the gut microbiota in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The improvement in haemodynamics following TAVI may positively influence gut microbial balance by increasing splanchnic perfusion and reducing intestinal congestion. A total of 40 patients undergoing TAVI at the Hippokration General Hospital of Athens will be enrolled, with the aim of analysing stool and blood samples before and after the procedure. The primary endpoint is the change in gut microbiota composition two months post-TAVI, assessed via 16S rRNA sequencing. Secondary endpoints include changes in serum TMAO levels and their association with the severity of aortic stenosis and post-procedural valve haemodynamics. Data will be collected at two timepoints (1 month up to 1 day pre-TAVI and 3 to 4 months post-TAVI), along with dietary questionnaires to account for potential confounding factors. This observational study aims to highlight the potential relationship between cardiac function and the gut microbiome, offering new perspectives for targeted therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular disease.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Aortic stenosis suitable for TAVI

Locations
Other Locations
Greece
Hippokration General Hospital of Athens
RECRUITING
Athens
Contact Information
Primary
Konstantinos Tsioufis
grammateia@acardio-ekpa.gr
+302132088099
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-11-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
TAVI
Sponsors
Leads: Hippocration General Hospital

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