Comparative Study of Perioperative Cardiac Injury in Patients With Functional Adrenal Tumors (NCT07182175) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Study of Perioperative Cardiac Injury in Patients With Functional Adrenal Tumors
China150 participantsStarted 2024-09-19
Plain-language summary
The main goal of this study is to follow patients with functional adrenal tumors during the time before and after their surgery.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What heart and blood pressure changes do patients with different types of adrenal tumors have before surgery?
* What factors affect how the heart and blood pressure recover after surgery?
* Do the heart and blood pressure conditions before surgery influence recovery and the risk of heart or brain problems after surgery?
Patients will have heart ultrasound checks and health monitoring before and after surgery. The results will help doctors choose the right medicines before surgery, better understand possible risks during the operation, and make safer treatment plans for patients with functional adrenal tumors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed in the Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL), primary aldosteronism (PA), or Cushing syndrome (CS);
* Written informed consent obtained.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with PPGL, PA, or CS who receive medication or conservative treatment and are not eligible for surgical resection;
* Patients with communication disorders or severe physical impairments such as aphasia, or visual/hearing disabilities;
* Patients with severe mental illness who cannot cooperate with the study;
* Pregnant women or patients otherwise deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigators.
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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Recovery of cardiac function after adrenal surgery
Timeframe: from enrollment to 4,24,48 weeks after surgery