Late Function After Surgery for Transposition of the Great Arteries (NCT03078413) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Late Function After Surgery for Transposition of the Great Arteries
United States45 participantsStarted 2017-03-03
Plain-language summary
The investigators proposed to review the exercise tolerance, cardiac function, and quality of life in patients born with transposition of the great arteries that have undergone surgery with either the Mustard or Senning procedure. Participants will complete a questionnaire. The investigators will review the participants' recent cardiac function testing which will assess their current health status. These tests include an echocardiogram, a metabolic exercise stress test, cardiac imaging, and a 24-hour Holter monitor. This collection of testing results will be compared specifically with previously acquired data during the first phases of this study (published in 2001 and 2007).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Participants must have had an atrial switch procedure (Mustard or Senning operation). Since these operations were last performed on this population in the early 1980's all patients will be older than 18 years of age at the time of enrollment.
. Patients must be willing to adhere to the guidelines of this study
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who are medically unstable
. Patients that are non-ambulatory
. Patients with a history of exercise induced arrhythmia
. Patients with atrial flutter or history of treatment resistant atrial flutter
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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