Clinical trials: Fibrosis Myocardial
Systolic Dysfunction
Association of PICP Serum Marker in Patients With LVSD
The purpose of this study is to determine if the carboxy-terminal of procollagen type I (PICP) can be a useful marker of different degrees of myocardial fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00232388
- Testing
- Blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Cardiogenic Shock,, With ECMO or IABP Support,
The Analysis of Heart Rate Variability With 24hrs Holter ECG and Serum Cardiac Fibrosis Markers in Critical Illness Patients Who Are With Cardiogenic Shock, With ECMO or IABP Support, or With APACH II Score >25)
The study is to show the prognostic factor of HRV parameter and cardiac fibrosis markers in critical illness patients
- Conditions
- Cardiogenic Shock,, With ECMO or IABP Support,, With APACH II Score >25)
- Trial name
- NCT01993745
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Aortic Stenosis, Chemotherapy Induced Systolic Dysfunction
Fibrosis in Chronic and Delayed Myocardial Infarction
In this study the investigators aim to examine the role that fibrosis plays in heart conditions such as aortic stenosis , chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and carcinoid syndrome .
- Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis, Chemotherapy Induced Systolic Dysfunction, Carcinoid Syndrome
- Trial name
- FCDMI (NCT05756608)
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI and 18F-AlF-FAPI PET-MR
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure
Prognostic Indicators as Provided by the EPIC ClearView
The objective of this study is to determine whether the finger tip images captured by the EPIC ClearView device, when analyzed via the ClearView software, produce a Response Scale that characterizes trends consistent with known…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation
- Trial name
- GBMC (NCT01476995)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 353 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epic Research & Diagnostics, Inc.
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
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, Ischemic Stroke
Emulation of the Moderate Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health Trial (MACH15)
The aim of this study is to assess how long-term alcohol consumption influences health risks by emulating the Moderate Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health Trial (MACH15).
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Stroke, Angina Pectoris, Coronary Revascularization
- Trial name
- NCT06583161
- Testing
- Moderate drinking, Quitting, Social drinking
- Volunteers
- 503,325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Study of Myocardial Interstitial Fibrosis in Hyperaldosteronism
Animal models have demonstrated the role of aldosterone in left ventricular remodeling involving fibrosis, apoptosis and hypertrophy.
- Conditions
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Secondary Hyperaldosteronism, Essential Hypertension, Healthy
- Trial name
- COEURALDO (NCT02938910)
- Testing
- non interventional study
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Heart Failure
A Study Of The Usage Of Statins In A Community Heart Failure Population
Inflammation and fibrosis may be important contributors to worsening heart failure. As well as lowering cholesterol, statins are also known to reduce inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein which are elevated in severe…
- Trial name
- NCT00795912
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland
Cirrhosis, Cardiomyopathy
Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Patients With Hepatic Cirrhosis
The prevalence of hepatic cirrhosis in Romania is very high, with a 10-year mortality of 34-66%. Upward trend of mortality is observed. It is known that cirrhosis is associated with cardiac abnormalities.
- Trial name
- CIRRHECHO (NCT01713478)
- Testing
- echocardiography
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Patient Participation, Heart Defects, Congenital
Liver Disease, Myocardial Fibrosis and Collaterals in the Adult Fontan Patient a Metabolomics and Proteomics Approach
Out objective is to identify the mechanisms that promote hepatic and myocardial fibrosis, and collateral vessel formation in patients with complex congenital heart disease and Fontan circulation.
- Conditions
- Patient Participation, Heart Defects, Congenital, Liver Diseases, Collateral Circulation, Any Site
- Trial name
- NCT04764305
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Fibrosis
PROFILE-MI - The FAPI Fibrosis Study
The investigators here propose to investigate the timing and pattern of myocardial fibrosis activity following acute myocardial infarction using hybrid 68Ga-FAPI positron emission tomography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
- Trial name
- NCT05356923
- Testing
- 68Gallium FAPI PET/MR scan
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathies and Heart Muscle Diseases: Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Myocardial Fibrosis Transition
Heart scarring, also known as fibrosis, plays a major role in a lot of heart muscle abnormalities. These abnormalities of the heart muscle can lead to major issues such as symptoms of heart failure, dangerous heart rhythm…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Trial name
- CHIEFTain (NCT06409585)
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI or 18F-AlF-FAPI cardiac PET-MR, Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Healthy
Myocardial Fibrosis, Function and Aging
In normal ageing, the impact of myocardial fibrosis on myocardial function is unclear as diastolic function is reported to change according to age.
- Trial name
- MARVEL (NCT03064503)
- Testing
- Blood sampling, MRI, Skin auto-fluorescence
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Hypertension
Response of the Myocardium to Hypertrophic Conditions in the Adult Population
Hypertension and aortic stenosis are the two leading conditions that cause thickening of the heart muscles (left ventricular hypertrophy). Left ventricular hypertrophy is initially adaptive to maintain optimal heart function.
- Conditions
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Hypertension, Myocardial Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT02670031
- Testing
- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart Centre Singapore
Heart Failure, Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Fibrosis
Characterization of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
The goals of this research will be to define some of the mechanisms underlying the progression and complications of heart failure (HF) with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFPEF) Aim 1: to evaluate the differences…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Fibrosis, Biomarkers, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT03197350
- Testing
- cMR, biomarker
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Prognostic Value of Myocardial Fibrosis Quantified Using CMR in Patient With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
: Fibrosis, in general, is a scarring process, which is characterized by fibroblast accumulation and excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, which leads to distorted organ architecture and function.
- Trial name
- NCT02352129
- Testing
- CMR using T1 mapping technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cardio-Renal Syndrome
Left Ventricular Fibrosis in Chronic Kidney Disease
This study aims to understand the onset an functional consequences of left ventricular interstitial fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (stage 2 to 5), as well as assess whether transplantation results in a…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cardio-Renal Syndrome, Myocardial Fibrosis, Uraemic Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- FibroCKD (NCT03176862)
- Testing
- cardiac magnetic resonance scan, Cardiopulmonary exercise test with stress echocardiogram, 24-hour ECG holter monitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Manvir Kaur Hayer
Thalassemia Major, Chronic Blood Transfusion Related Iron Overload
MR Imaging of Diffuse Myocardial Fibrosis in Transfusion-Dependent Anemias
Cardiac failure is the major cause of death in patients with thalassemia and chronic blood transfusion-related iron overload. The treatment of thalassemia has been revolutionized over the past decade with the implementation of…
- Trial name
- MAFIO (NCT02090699)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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