Percutaneous Arteriovenous Anastomosis in recurrent Vasovagal Syncope
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Percutaneous Arteriovenous Anastomosis in recurrent Vasovagal Syncope: a double blind randomised placebo-controlled study
IRAS ID
257149
Contact name
Neil Sulke
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
VESS Medical INC
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN00000000
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 7 months, 1 days
Research summary
Vasodepressor syncope is the commonest form of fainting which affects 1 in 2 persons in their lifetime. There is currently no cure and most treatments given including conservative measures such as physical manoeuvres or medications such as Fludrocortisone have not been shown to be effective.
The Coupler device creates a communication between the artery and vein in the groin. It was originally developed for the treatment of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and then used in the treatment of patients with resistant high blood pressure.
This study will now test this device in patients who have vasodepressor syncope / simple faints.This may be the first device to cure vasodepressor syncope or simple feints.
REC name
London - Brighton & Sussex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/1168
Date of REC Opinion
15 Jul 2019
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion