Database for collecting clinical data on pulmonary hypertension
Official title: Database for Clinical and Anamnestic Data in Pulmonary Hypertension
Run by Medical University of Graz · NCT01607502 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting health information and blood samples from people with pulmonary hypertension to better understand the condition and how to treat it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Graz Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Graz) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 2010 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT01607502 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, those at risk for developing the condition, and individuals exhibiting symptoms potentially related to PH.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide written informed consent will 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 study aims to gather clinical and anamnestic data from patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and controls, along with blood samples for a biobank. By systematically collecting data through various invasive and non-invasive methods, including right heart catheterization and echocardiography, the study seeks to enhance the understanding of PH and its different forms. The collected data will help in characterizing patients better and may improve the analysis of disease progression and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension through better understanding and characterization of the disease.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach of data collection is common, the specific focus on pulmonary hypertension and the establishment of a comprehensive database may provide novel insights into the condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with pulmonary hypertension * patients at risk for getting pulmonary hypertension * patients who have symptoms which my be due to pulmonary hypertension when we have their written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * patients without written informed consent
Where it's running
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Medical University of Graz
Graz, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Horst Olschewski, MD — Medical University of Graz
- Study coordinator: Horst Olschewski, MD
- Email: horst.olschewski@medunigraz.at
- Phone: +43-316-385-12183
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.