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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Risk Stratification in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Led by Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital · Updated on 2022-10-31

2500

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

52 weeks

Total Duration

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What this Trial Is About

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious heart condition marked by weakened heart muscle and enlarged heart chambers, leading to risks such as sudden cardiac death or advanced heart failure. Researchers are studying the use of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), a detailed imaging method that measures heart mass, volume, and function, to better assess risk and diagnose DCM. This observational study aims to understand how CMR can help in predicting outcomes for people with DCM over a long-term period. Participants will undergo cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate heart structure and function. The study does not involve experimental treatments but focuses on monitoring patients with DCM using CMR. The study will track outcomes such as all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death, heart failure worsening, and major adverse cardiac events over a period of 1 to 10 years. During the study, participants will be followed up regularly to assess their health status and heart function using CMR and other clinical evaluations. Researchers will collect data on mortality and cardiac events to analyze risk factors linked to DCM. This long-term observation will help improve understanding of disease progression and potential risk stratification in patients with DCM.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Risk Stratification in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Who Can Participate

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 50%
  • Left ventricular end-diastolic volume more than 2 standard deviations above normal based on body size and age
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Presence of ischemic heart disease confirmed by coronary angiography, perfusion imaging, medical records, or history of acute coronary syndrome or coronary procedures
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, moderate-to-severe valvular disease, or infiltrative diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, or Fabry disease
  • Incessant arrhythmias
  • Inability to lie flat
  • Pregnancy
  • Contraindications to cardiac magnetic resonance such as severe claustrophobia, pacemakers, defibrillators, certain aneurysm clips, intraocular metal, or advanced kidney disease
  • Diabetes with end organ damage
  • Inability to provide informed consent

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Diagnostic Evaluation

Duration - 1 day

Participants undergo cardiac magnetic resonance to assess heart function and structure.

1 visit (in-person)

Long-term Monitoring

Duration - 1 to 10 years

Participants are observed for up to 10 years to track heart-related outcomes and overall health.

Periodic follow-up visits as determined by the study team

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Fuwai Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, 100037

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Research Team

M

Minjie Lu, PhD

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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0

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