Hemodynamic Assessment of underLying myocyTe Function in Right Heart Failure (NCT06299436) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Hemodynamic Assessment of underLying myocyTe Function in Right Heart Failure
United States50 participantsStarted 2024-12-10
Plain-language summary
Right ventricular (RV) failure is recognized to worsen patient outcomes in the setting of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)-related pulmonary hypertension (PH), yet the investigators fall short in trying to identify and treat it. The current proposal will (1) determine the best clinical indicators of intrinsic RV myocyte contractile failure in humans with HFrEF-PH, (2) clarify underlying mechanisms, and (3) test novel treatments on RV myocytes. The long-term goal of this proposal will be to better identify and treat RV failure in humans suffering from HFrEF-PH.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged between 18 and 90 years of age
* Diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (LV ejection fraction ≤ 40-50%)
* Can safely hold direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for 48 hours prior to the procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to interrupt VKA anticoagulation
* Point of care International Normalized Ratio (INR) \> 1.5
* Pregnant patients
* Acute hospitalization or decompensation within 2 weeks prior to study date
* Participation in a study involving an investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to study date
* Inability to lie flat in the supine position
* Symptomatic hemodynamic instability at rest or during the procedure
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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Diagnostic accuracy based on Area Under Curve (AUC)