To determine the familial occurrence and pathogenesis of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
Who can participate
Age range
100 Years
Sex
MALE
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this trial on idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy has already been completed, would you be able to share or look up what the researchers found, and whether any of those findings could directly affect my treatment plan?
2Because this study was listed as 'Phase NA,' it may have been an observational or registry-style study rather than a treatment trial — can you help me understand what type of research this was and whether it involved any experimental therapies or just data collection?
3Given that my diagnosis is idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, are there currently active trials or updated studies building on this completed research that might be worth considering alongside or instead of standard treatment options?
4Since this trial is no longer recruiting, what does the current standard of care look like for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy based on the best available evidence, including anything that may have come out of studies like this one?
5Are there any findings from completed cardiomyopathy research like this that would change how closely I need to be monitored, or suggest specific tests or interventions I should be discussing with my cardiology team now?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00005201
SponsorNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)