DNA Methylation Trajectories in Aging (NCT06582992) | Clinical Trial Compass
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DNA Methylation Trajectories in Aging
Italy150 participantsStarted 2024-11
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to profile changes in DNA methylation of circulating CD4+ T and CD8+ T cells from healthy young to aged with diagnosis of HFpEF, a particular phenotype of HF which is highly prevalent in aging.
The main question it aims to answer is:
-Do DNA methylation biomarkers help us to understand the role of inflammation in HFpEF during aging?
Our goal is to provide a simple large-scale panel of epigenetic-sensitive biomarkers useful in aged patients with HF in the early natural history of the disease (HFpEF).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy subjects aged between 18 and 40 years
* Aged subjects (≥65) without signs and symptoms of heart failure
* Aged subjects (≥65) with diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (EF major than 50%)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF minor than 40%)
* Heart failure with mildly reduced EF (HFmrEF) (EF 41-49%)
* History or diagnosis of cancer and inflammatory diseases
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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Number of differentially methylated positions and regions as assessed by RRBS