Status:

UNKNOWN

Biomarker Study: Heart Failure Patients at Risk

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arizona

Conditions:

Heart Failure NYHA Class II

Heart Failure NYHA Class III

Eligibility:

All Genders

45+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

In order to determine if NfL can be a prognostic biomarker for VCID, participants will undergo a baseline evaluation consisting of neuropsychological testing and a blood draw with a 12-month follow-up...

Detailed Description

The investigators are proposing that neurofilament light (NfL) polypeptide might serve as a prognostic biomarker in blood that can help predict clinical progression in early VCID and identify pre-VCID...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants may be included in the study if they are:
  • 45 years old and older
  • Diagnosed at least 90 days prior to enrollment with stable NYHA Class II-IV HF, with symptoms during mild or moderate exercise but not at rest (i.e., shortness of breath),
  • On a stable medical regimen and free from hospitalizations in the prior 30 days,
  • Fluent English speakers.

Exclusion

  • Participants will be excluded from the study if there is evidence of:
  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Symptoms or signs of active coronary ischemia
  • Systolic blood pressure \<95 mmHg
  • Significant lung disease (FEV1\< 1.5 L, pO2 \<70 on room air, pCO2 \>45)
  • Active substance abuse or a history of substance abuse with cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, or IV drugs
  • History of or current seizure disorder or on medications for seizures (with the exception of childhood febrile seizures)
  • Neurological, psychiatric, or medical illness or injury expected to interfere with cognitive function including but not limited to stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or brain cancer
  • Current depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score \>10)
  • Any condition which may prevent the subject from adhering to the study protocol such as significantly impaired vision.\\
  • Note: Participants that have contraindications for MRI may be enrolled, but will not take part in the MRI portion of the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05336175

Start Date

April 1 2022

End Date

December 1 2023

Last Update

April 20 2022

Active Locations (2)

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Banner - University Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85006

2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85721