New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank (NCT03269630) | Clinical Trial Compass
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New Orleans Pulmonary Hypertension Biobank
United States450 participantsStarted 2017-12-29
Plain-language summary
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition characterized by a mean pulmonary artery pressure \>=25mmHg on right heart catheterization (RHC). Despite advances in PH care, outcomes are still sub-optimal and further research is required into the pathobiology of the disease and development of biomarkers that can guide clinical care. The investigators are establishing a biobank to collect samples (blood, urine, stool) from patients with pulmonary hypertension, patients at high risk for pulmonary hypertension, healthy controls, and patients undergoing right heart catheterization. Specimens will be stored for future investigations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
* Diagnosis of systemic sclerosis and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
* Diagnosis of mixed connective tissue disease and followed at the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center OR
* Undergoing outpatient right heart catheterization
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age\<18
* Pregnant
* Unable to understand English
* Currently incarcerated
* Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent
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?
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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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Collection of biospecimens
Timeframe: 10 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03269630
SponsorLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans