Cardiac Screening in Survivors of Hodgkin's Disease Treated With Mediastinal Irradiation (NCT00165425) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cardiac Screening in Survivors of Hodgkin's Disease Treated With Mediastinal Irradiation
United States210 participantsStarted 2004-02
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to determine if it is possible to put into practice a cardiac screening program for survivors of Hodgkin's disease. In this study, we would also like to screen for cardiac risk factors that can be modified either through life-style changes or medications, to uncover significant abnormal heart findings in which treatments may be needed, and to see if there is a link between cardiac health and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients treated at Brigham and Women's Hospital or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for Hodgkin's disease with mediastinal irradiation
* Age \> or = to 15 years of age
* Five years or longer after initial treatment
* Relapse-free interval of \> 1 year
Exclusion criteria:
* Patients treated for Hodgkin's disease outside of Brigham and Women's Hospital or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
* Current age \< 15 years of age
* Less than 5 years out from initial treatment
* Relapses within 1 year
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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.
What they're measuring
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To determine the feasibility of a cardiac screening program in patients who are 5 to 10 years our from initial mediastinal irradiation for Hodgkin's disease.