TerminatedNot Applicable

Global and Regional Myocardial Strain and Power Output In Patients With Single Ventricles Using Novel MRI Techniques

Stopped: PI time constraints

United States13 participantsStarted 2009-11

Plain-language summary

The investigators are beginning a clinical research study here at UCSF to learn more about how hearts with single ventricles work. The investigators hypothesize that myocardial strain , as measured by cardiac MRI,in patients with single ventricles differs from normal hearts. This abnormality is associated with depressed cardiac power output and impaired exercise capacity. The study will utilize cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, exercise testing, and lung function testing to study how the single ventricle heart works so that in the future the investigators can improve how the investigators care for patients with this type of congenital heart disease. The research protocol involves: Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI of the heart), exercise tests, and lung function tests. Some of these tests are routinely used to follow patients with single ventricles. Some of these tests are part of the research protocol. If you agree to participate in this study, these tests will be performed at UCSF. The results of the routine tests will be shared with your doctor. Participation will require approximately 30 additional minutes to the cardiac MRI procedure to collect the research data. The exercise tests, and lung function tests time commitment will take about two hours.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Anatomy: The investigators will enroll 10 patients with single right ventricles status post Fontan and 10 patients with single left ventricles status post Fontan. * Age range: 5 patients in each group will be between the ages of 10-18 years of age and 5 patients in each group will be older than 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Study subjects will be excluded if there are any contraindications to MRI including permanent pacemaker, ICD, retained permanent wires, cerebral aneurysm clips, neurostimulators, insulin or infusion pumps, implanted drug infusion devices, bone growth/fusion stimulators, or cochlear implants. * In addition, patients with implanted hardware that may lead to inadequate imaging, such as steel coils or ventricular septal defect occluder devices, will be excluded. * Finally, patients with developmental delay or physical limitations precluding cooperation with the MRI or exercise test or patients with claustrophobia will be excluded. Patients will be asked if there is any chance that they are pregnant. If they are possibly pregnant, they will be excluded.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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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What they're measuring

Global and regional myocardial strain (radial, longitudinal and circumferential) as measured by cardiac MRI.

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01107990

SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2012-09-20

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