Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 100

Assessing exercise capacity and prognosis in patients with cardiac amyloidosis

Official title: MECKI-Amyloidosis: Assessment of the Exercise Capacity and Prognosis of Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis

Run by Centro Cardiologico Monzino · NCT06799273 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well people with cardiac amyloidosis can exercise and what that means for their health over two years.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1400 (estimated)
SponsorCentro Cardiologico Monzino
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan, Italy)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 7, 2024
Main results expectedMay 2026
Study endsMay 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06799273 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis through MRI or scintigraphy who can perform a cardiopulmonary exercise test.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe obstructive pulmonary disease, exercise-induced angina, significant ECG changes, or other clinical comorbidities that hinder exercise performance may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding cardiac amyloidosis by evaluating the exercise capacity and prognostic implications for affected patients. Over a two-year period, participants will be assessed every six months to monitor changes in their exercise performance and other clinical parameters. The study aims to develop a prognostic tool similar to the MECKI score to evaluate the risk of adverse events based on exercise capacity. Additionally, it will compare findings with existing data from heart failure patients to identify differences in prognosis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management and treatment strategies for patients with cardiac amyloidosis.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is systematic and longitudinal, similar studies have shown promise in understanding heart failure, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria

* Age \> 18 years
* Diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis obtained by MRI or scintigraphy
* Ability to perform a cardiopulmonary exercise test

Exclusion criteria

* severe obstructive pulmonary disease
* exercise-induced angina
* significant ECG changes
* presence of clinical comorbidities that interfere with exercise performance

Where it's running

  • Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Irccs
    Milan, Italy, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.