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Clinical Cohort Study - INTERCATH

Germany5,000 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

Within a CAD patient cohort there is a wide variability of clinical manifestation and severity of coronary disease. Distinct determinants that would explain the variety of CAD phenotypes with differing prognosis are yet undiscovered. Aim of this study is to find genetic variants, biomarkers, and clinical cardiovascular risk factors that relate to specific coronary artery disease phenotypes and related pathologies in a patient population.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a minimum age of 18 years * Any patient with an available complete coronary angiography * Ability to provide written informed consent in accordance with Good Epidemiological Practice and local legislation Exclusion Criteria: * Physical or psychological incapability to take part in the study * Known anaemia (Hemoglobin \< 7.5 g/dl)

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

Number of patients with non-fatal or fatal major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 5 years

All-cause mortality

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04936438

SponsorUniversity of Hamburg-Eppendorf

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-30

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