Screening, Characterization, and Longitudinal Follow-up of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis (NCT07577466) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Screening, Characterization, and Longitudinal Follow-up of Patients With Cardiac Amyloidosis
Germany200 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
Cardiac amyloidosis is a progressive disorder caused by extracellular deposition of amyloid fibrils in the heart, leading to heart failure and impaired cardiac function. Early diagnosis and targeted therapies are essential to improve patient outcomes. This prospective, single-center study aims to longitudinally follow patients with suspected cardiac amyloidosis to characterize disease progression and assess treatment effects. Participants will undergo cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (resting and exercise stress MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (spiroergometry) and blood testing at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 years
* Male and female patients undergoing clinically indicated diagnostic work-up for amyloidosis or with a previously confirmed diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis prior to initiation of therapy
* Presence of left ventricular wall thickness \> 12 mm on transthoracic echocardiography and at least one "red flag" suggestive of cardiac amyloidosis (according to ESC 2021 criteria) or an otherwise clinically established suspicion of amyloidosis
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years
* Contraindications to cardiac MRI (e.g., metallic foreign bodies, older-generation pacemakers, severe obesity, claustrophobia)
* Lack of written informed consent for study participation
* Inability to comply with the study procedures
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.