Apical Compression Stitch - a New Option for LV Remodelling (NCT00428467) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Apical Compression Stitch - a New Option for LV Remodelling
Started 2004-05
Plain-language summary
The current study analyses the LV geometry of failing LVs measured by MRI scanning with respect to systolic versus diastolic function. A new surgical method for remodelling enlarged left ventricles is introduced.An apical remodelling stitch led to significant remodelling which was accompanied by improvement in ventricular function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
1This trial is testing something called an 'apical compression stitch' as a way to reshape the left ventricle — can you explain what that surgical procedure actually involves and how it might affect my heart's function compared to what I'm experiencing now?
2Since this trial's recruitment status is listed as unknown, is it still actively enrolling patients, and if not, are there similar surgical remodelling studies I might be eligible for instead?
3The trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's a very early or pilot surgical study — given that, how much safety and effectiveness data exists for this apical compression stitch technique, and what are the known risks?
4Would my current heart failure severity and left ventricular geometry actually make me a potential candidate worth discussing for a procedure like this, or would standard medical or device-based treatments be a more appropriate first step for me?
5If this surgical remodelling approach were considered, what does recovery look like in terms of hospital stay, physical limitations afterward, and follow-up monitoring — and how would that fit with my day-to-day life and other health conditions?
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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?
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