Disparities in Myocardial Infarction Remodeling According to Gender (NCT06343844) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Disparities in Myocardial Infarction Remodeling According to Gender
France1,650 participantsStarted 2024-07-15
Plain-language summary
Following myocardial infarction, female individuals demonstrate a poorer prognosis, characterized by elevated rates of mortality and heart failure. A primary hypothesis suggests unfavorable cardiac remodeling in women. This remodeling, defined as alterations in cardiac size and shape post-infarction, necessitates repeated non-invasive imaging for study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 years
* First myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation during the hospital phase
* Coronary angiography performed within 72 hours of the infarction
* Inclusion in the RIMA registry
* Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme; Signature of informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients already enrolled in the study
* Poor understanding of the French language
* Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women
* Individuals deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; Individuals receiving psychiatric care under coercion
* Individuals subject to a legal protection measure; Individuals incapable of giving consent
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?
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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Asses left ventricular remodeling disparities between genders
Timeframe: baseline; 3 months and 1 year after myocardial infarction onset