Myocardial FIbrosis in Repaired Tetralogy of FAllot- FIFA Study) (NCT04737135) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Myocardial FIbrosis in Repaired Tetralogy of FAllot- FIFA Study)
Spain224 participantsStarted 2018-07-09
Plain-language summary
This study aims to study the correlation between biomarkers of myocardial fibrosis (extracellular volume fraction calculated by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (T1-mapping) and levels of molecular biomarkers of fibrosis) and adverse events in a population of patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years or older with repaired tetralogy of Fallot or double outlet right ventricle Fallot type
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with pathologies that may interfere with the determination of the extracellular volume of myocardium (ischemic heart disease, storage diseases).
* Patients with pathologies that affect collagen metabolism (liver cirrhosis, stage ≥4 renal insufficiency, pulmonary fibrosis, metabolic bone disease, connective tissue diseases, active neoplasms, active treatment with corticosteroids and bone fractures or surgery in the previous 6 months).
* Pregnancy.
* Denial of informed consent.
* Patients with claustrophobia and pacemakers or defibrillators.
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.
What they're measuring
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Correlation between myocardial fibrosis biomarkers and a composite of cardiac adverse events (cardiovascular death, sudden cardiac death, near-miss sudden death, supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, heart failure).
Timeframe: 4 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04737135
SponsorHospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute