Clinical trials: Cardiac Fibrosis
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Liver Fibrosis, Liver Cirrhosis
Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Imaging (ARFI) : a New Technique to Assess Liver Elasticity
Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by non invasive methods is increasingly used to estimate liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver diseases.
- Conditions
- Liver Fibrosis, Liver Cirrhosis, Viral Hepatitis, Liver Tumour
- Trial name
- NARFI (NCT01082419)
- Testing
- ARFI measurement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Myocardial Fibrosis
Ultrasonic Markers for Myocardial Fibrosis and Prognosis in Aortic Stenosis
This study is part of a research project in which new ultrasound-based techniques will be examined to improve clinical decision making for patients with aortic stenosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03422770
- Testing
- Echocardiography, MRI, Blood test
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Atrial Fibrillation
Consistency of LGE-MRI Fibrosis and EAM Low-voltage Area
This study aims to: 1. Assess the consistency of LGE-MRI bi-atrial fibrosis and electroanatomical mapping of bi-atrial low voltage region 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06552845
- Testing
- LGE-MRI Scan
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Single-ventricle
Fibrosis and the Fontan
The purpose of this study is to non-invasively characterize the fibrotic consequences of single ventricle physiology, its possible solution and effect on lymphatics.
- Trial name
- NCT04901975
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Myocarditis
International Myocarditis Registry
Myocarditis is an inflammatory heart disease primarily of viral origin that can lead to heart failure and death. Despite an unfavorable long-term outcome and mortality rate as high as 50%, classification, diagnosis, and treatment…
- Trial name
- mmr (NCT01307735)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation
The Role of Myocardial Fibrosis in Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation
This study investigates the hypothesis that diffuse interstitial cardiac fibrosis develops in response to chronic volume overload from severe degenerative mitral regurgitation.
- Trial name
- NCT02355418
- Testing
- Mitral valve repair
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Relationship Between Left Ventricular Remodeling, Coronary Endothelial Function and Myocardial Fibrosis Using Positron Emission Tomography in Patients With ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction
Left ventricular remodeling is a common complication in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI ) and may lead to heart failure.
- Trial name
- REMOD-TEP (NCT02789098)
- Testing
- (15)-O water positron emission tomography and Biomarkers
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
HIV, Diastolic Dysfunction
Mechanisms of Diastolic Dysfunction Among Persons With HIV Compared With Non-HIV Control Subjects
In this study, investigators plan to test two potential mechanisms contributing to diastolic dysfunction among asymptomatic persons with HIV who are on cART.
- Conditions
- HIV, Diastolic Dysfunction, Myocardial Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT02874703
- Testing
- Cardiac MRI/MRS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiomyopathies, Insulin Resistance
Early MRI Detection of Myocardial Deterioration as a Preventive, Disease Staging, and Prognostic Biomarker in Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and myocardial tissue abnormalities. The study will focus on a patient population, South Asians, with a high prevalence of IR.
- Conditions
- Cardiomyopathies, Insulin Resistance, Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT03509441
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Heart Failure, Positron Emission Tomography
Visualized Monitoring of Fibrosis Formation in Heart Failure With 68GA-FAPI PET
This is a diagnostic study. Patients were included from patients with clinically suspected or confirmed heart failure, and 68Ga-FAPI and 13N-NH3 gated myocardial imaging were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of 68Ga-FAPI…
- Trial name
- NCT04982458
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Myocardial Infarction, Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism and Acute Myocardial Infarction(ThyroHeart-AMI)
Based on accumulating evidences showing that hypothyroid status is associated with poor prognosis among acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients, the study is designed to evaluate whether replacement treatment with…
- Trial name
- NCT02512978
- Testing
- Levothyroxine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement
Effects of Aortic Valve Replacement on Myocardial T1 Values in Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis
Background: Severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) is the commonest valve disease. Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is primarily indicated when symptoms occur and/or when there is a drop in left ventricular ejection fraction.
- Conditions
- Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, Myocardial Fibrosis, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
- Trial name
- FIBROTIC (NCT05404100)
- Testing
- Aortic valve replacement
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Aortic Stenosis
The Role of Myocardial Fibrosis in Patients With Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is the most common adult valvular heart disease in the western world. Heart failure and sudden cardiac death are complications associated with aortic stenosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01755936
- Testing
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Echocardiography, 72 hour Holter Monitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Primary Mitral Regurgitation
3D Ultrasound Myocardial Mechanical Wave Measurements
Primary mitral regurgitation (MR) is a frequent disease that can ultimately lead to heart failure. Primary MR represents the second most prevalent cause of cardiac valve surgery in high income countries.
- Trial name
- 3DUsMR (NCT06648577)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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
Myocardial Fibrosis, Myocardial Injury
Myocardial Perfusion and Fibrosis in Cancer Survivors
This is a cross-sectional pilot study. The investigators seek to obtain early information pertaining to the relationship between measurements of myocardial perfusion reserve and myocardial fibrosis after receipt of…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Fibrosis, Myocardial Injury, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT03191461
- Testing
- Adenosine stress test MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Myocardial Fibrosis
Echocardiography Findings in Patients With Myocardial Fibrosis and Severe Aortic Stenosis
Patients with aortic stenosis waiting for aortic valve repair were investigated with echocardiography preoperatively, and a myocardial biospy was taken during the operation.
- Trial name
- SAS-fibrosis (NCT07331116)
- Testing
- Transthoracic echocardiography, Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Ex-vivo Perfusion and Ventilation of Lungs Recovered From Non-Heart-Beating Donors to Assess Transplant Suitability
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the safety of transplanting lungs obtained from non-heart-beating donors (NHBDs) that have been ventilated (attached to a breathing machine or ventilator to deliver oxygen) and…
- Conditions
- Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01615484
- Testing
- Transplantation of lungs obtained from Non-Heart-Beating Donors (NHBDs) after ex-vivo perfusion w/ STEEN Solution™, STEEN Solution™
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill