Clinical trials: Cardiac Fibrosis
Rare Disorders, Undiagnosed Disorders
Rare Disease Patient Registry & Natural History Study - Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
The Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS) is an international patient registry that serves as a centralized resource for rare disease research.
- Conditions
- Rare Disorders, Undiagnosed Disorders, Disorders of Unknown Prevalence, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome
- Trial name
- CoRDS (NCT01793168)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Cystic Fibrosis
Comparing Chest Images From MRI to CT in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
The purpose of this research is to learn more about the heart and blood vessels in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
- Trial name
- NCT01860872
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Friedreich Ataxia, Cardiomyopathies
Phase IA and IB Study of AAVrh.10hFXN Gene Therapy for the Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich's Ataxia
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of AAVrh.10hFXN to treat the cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich's ataxia (FA).
- Conditions
- Friedreich Ataxia, Cardiomyopathies, Cardiac Hypertrophy, Myocardial Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT05302271
- Testing
- AAVrh.10hFXN, serotype rh.10 adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene transfer vector expressing the cDNA coding for human FXN, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Liver Cirrhosis
The Use of Fibroscan to Assess Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Cardiac Pacemakers
This study is designed to determine if the Fibroscan (Echosens, Paris), a non-invasive, ultrasound-based device used to estimate fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, interferes with implanted cardiac pacemaker and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT02415348
- Testing
- Fibroscan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Cystic Fibrosis
Sildenafil Exercise: Role of PDE5 Inhibition
Exercise intolerance is an understudied phenomenon in people with CF. The investigators hypothesized that vascular dysfunction plays a significant role, and can be partially reversed by administration of the phosphodiesterase…
- Trial name
- NCT04039087
- Testing
- Sildenafil 40mg oral capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Cardiomyopathies, Secondary
Characterization of Irreversible Myocardial Injury in Cardiomyopathies by Contrast-enhanced CMR
Different studies have shown that fibrosis of the heart increases the risk for a sudden death from e.g. arrhythmias. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) can easily identify even small areas of fibrosis in the heart muscle after…
- Trial name
- NCT00549861
- Testing
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oliver Strohm
Cardiomyopathy
T1 Mapping of Diffuse Myocardial Fibrosis in Congenital Heart Disease
Diffuse fibrosis (or scarring) of the heart muscle is found in a variety of congenital heart diseases and in cardiomyopathies (heart muscle disease), and is considered a mediator of decreased cardiac function.
- Trial name
- NCT02350829
- Testing
- Cardiac magnetic resonance sequence T1 mapping
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Atrial Fibrillation, Thrombosis
Association of Genetic Polymorphisms With Atrial Fibrosis and Thrombogenic Substrate in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered cardiac arrhythmia. Emerging data suggests that common genetic variants are associated with the development of AF.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Thrombosis, Stroke, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- ANATOLI-AF (NCT03560219)
- Testing
- Biomarkers, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Echocardiography, Flow Mediated Dilatation, Genetic Analysis
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Ankara Hospital
Transposition of Great Vessels
Fibrosis, Valvular and Ventricular Function in Patients With TGA
The aim of this project is to better evaluate the systemic right ventricular (RV) function in patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA).
- Trial name
- NCT02588989
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Sudden Cardiac Death, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Low QRS Voltages in Young Healthy Individuals and Athletes
There is some limited evidence that reduced size of electrical complexes/traces of the heart on the electrocardiogram (ECG) may be associated with scarring in the heart muscle, which may predispose to serious life-threatening…
- Conditions
- Sudden Cardiac Death, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death Due to Cardiac Arrhythmia, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT05799833
- Testing
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance scan - 3T scanner (Siemens Vida)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Fibrosis
Modulation of Fibrosis-inducing Pathways in Acute Myocardial Infarction
This is a single-center, prospective, observational controlled cohort study designed to describe the role of WNT/B-catenin signaling and adenosine system after an acute myocardial infarction, correlating it with clinical markers…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Fibrosis, Myocardial Remodeling, Ventricular
- Trial name
- BETA-MI (NCT05122741)
- Testing
- P2Y12 Potent Inhibitor + Aspirin for STEMI patients, Clopidogrel + Aspirin for CCS patients
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Messina
Myocardial Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophies
Myocardial Fibrosis Progression in Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy - ACE Inhibitor Therapy Trial
This trial intends to evaluate myocardial Fibrosis progression in Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, as well the influence of ACE inhibitors in fibrosis progression.
- Trial name
- NCT02432885
- Testing
- Enalapril
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- InCor Heart Institute
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD), Liver Cirrhosis
Heart Problems in Children With Chronic Liver Disease
Chronic liver disease (CLD) in children can sometimes lead to complications in other parts of the body, including the heart. The primary purpose of this observational study is to assess the presence and type of cardiac problems…
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease (CLD), Liver Cirrhosis, Cardiac Abnormalities, Portopulmonary Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT07502196
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Pirfenidone to Treat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This study will examine the effectiveness of the drug pirfenidone (Deskar) in improving heart function in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Trial name
- NCT00011076
- Testing
- Pirfenidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Physiological Changes in Deliberate Apnea
Evaluating the Influence of Apnea on Cardiac Function Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Former studies revealed a distinct pattern of changes in circulation during deliberate apnea. Blood pressure rises significantly often accompanied by bradycardia.
- Trial name
- NCT02280226
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Cystic Fibrosis, Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome
Natural History of Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Background: Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH) is caused by liver diseases that increase pressure in the blood vessels of the liver. It seems to start slowly and not have many warning signs.
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT02417740
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1
Baby Detect : Genomic Newborn Screening
Newborn screening (NBS) is a global initiative of systematic testing at birth to identify babies with pre-defined severe but treatable conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1, Phosphoglucomutase 1 Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Trial name
- BabyDetect (NCT05687474)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 6,824 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vaccination Coverage and Level of Protection in Patients at Risk
The purpose of this study is to determine 1. vaccination coverage of recommended vaccines (routine childhood vaccines and vaccines against seasonal flu and pneumococci) in children with chronic diseases (allergy, cystic fibrosis…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Allergy, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT03820752
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 2,179 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Fabry Disease, Cardiac Variant, Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Myocardial Affectation in Patients With Fabry Disease Without Phenotypic Manifestation. Diagnostic Value of Biomarkers
The cardiac variant of the Fabry disease is a rare cardiomyopathy affecting 1/50000 individuals in general population. It is generally diagnosed in advanced stages of the disease, because it presents clinical features very…
- Trial name
- FAMY (NCT01442350)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Francisco Marín Ortuño
Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic
Feasibility of Wearable Biosensors for Monitoring Daily Activity, Heart Rate, and Sleep Among Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
In this protocol, the investigators will determine compliance, acceptability, and patient satisfaction regarding the use of remote monitors and summarize changes in activity over time among patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06057870
- Testing
- Application on Apple watch
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center