The Epidemiology Change From 2006 to 2022 of Infective Endocarditis in Taiwan (NCT07156292) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Epidemiology Change From 2006 to 2022 of Infective Endocarditis in Taiwan
Taiwan2,247 participantsStarted 2023-11-08
Plain-language summary
Infective endocarditis has long been one of the significant diseases causing death and disability worldwide. Its incidence has shown an increasing trend over the past few decades. Moreover, there seems to be significant variation in prevalence and epidemiology in different geographic regions and countries. This study aims to understand the trends and changes in the epidemiology of infective endocarditis in Taiwan from the 2006s to the present. Through a retrospective database analysis using the "Taiwan Healthcare System Integration Database," the goal is to improve the prognosis of infective endocarditis treatment in Taiwan.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who were discharged from hospital or received an emergency diagnosis of infective endocarditis between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2022
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients without infective endocarditis
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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Recent epidemiological trends and changes in infective endocarditis in Taiwan over the past decades