Diagnosing ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 involves patients who have undergone surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at Ålesund Hospital. It aims to diagnose ATTR amyloidosis through biopsy and follow patients for 10 years to monitor for the development of cardiac amyloidosis. Participants will undergo a series of examinations, including echocardiography and genetic testing, to assess their condition and receive standard treatment as necessary. The study will provide valuable long-term data on the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and cardiac amyloidosis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male \> 50 years
* Female \> 60 years
* operated CTS at Ålesund Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* not consented
* do not speak Norwegian
* secondary cause of CTS as traumatic or rheumatic
* cannot be followed \> 5 years due to other medical conditions
* Cardiac disease at time of operation for CTS

Where it's running

• Ålesund Hospital
  Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Torstein Hole, MD, PhD — Helse Møre og Romsdal HF and NTNU
• Study coordinator: Torstein Hole, Professor, MD, PhD
• Email: torstein.hole@helse-mr.no
• Phone: +4770105000, +4793421002

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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.