Cardiac amyloidosis is a progressive infiltrative cardiomyopathy, most commonly related to transthyretin (ATTR) misfolding. Although considered rare, emerging data suggest higher prevalence in specific regions, including the Black Sea area of Turkey. Early recognition improves outcomes. ATTRACT-52 is a prospective, observational, non-interventional screening study in primary care (family medicine centers) across Ordu province. Adults ≥65 years with cardiac or musculoskeletal "red flags" will be screened; those meeting high-suspicion criteria will undergo NT-proBNP/BNP testing at the primary care level to aid risk stratification prior to referral for confirmatory diagnostics.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥65 years
* Registered patient in participating Family Medicine Centers (Ordu province)
* Cardiac history including at least one of: heart failure (I50), aortic stenosis (I35.0), cardiomyopathy (I42), atrioventricular block (I44), or atrial fibrillation (I48)
* Echocardiographic interventricular septal thickness ≥12 mm with preserved LVEF (≥50%), when available
* Ability to provide verbal or written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known systemic AL amyloidosis
* Severe renal impairment (eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m²)
* Inability to provide consent
* Concurrent participation in an interventional trial
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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Proportion of high-suspicion participants with elevated NT-proBNP (>600 pg/mL)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07238426
SponsorKotyora Family Medicine Health Management and Education Association