Fibrosis, Valvular and Ventricular Function in Patients With TGA (NCT02588989) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fibrosis, Valvular and Ventricular Function in Patients With TGA
Belgium37 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
The aim of this project is to better evaluate the systemic right ventricular (RV) function in patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA).
Who can participate
Age range
16 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a TGA
* Informed consent to participate. If the patient is under the age of 18, the assent of the patient and the permission of the parents to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous double-switch intervention
* Any medical contra-indication for cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging (e.g. pacemaker)
* The presence of exercise-induced arrhythmia, symptomatic myocardial ischemia, a resting systolic blood pressure \> 200 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 110 mm Hg, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV, or non-cardiac co-morbidity that could aggravate by exercise
* Additional exclusion criterion for delayed gadolinium enhancement CMR: any medical contra-indication for intravenous gadolinium
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.