Evaluating the best timing for surgery after heart attacks with ventricular defects
Official title: Multicenter Study on Post-acute Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Defect: Outcome Evalutation in Relation to Surgical Timing
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06799780 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing the best timing for surgery in people who have heart defects after a heart attack to see how it affects their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Bologna, Bologna and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06799780 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over eighteen who have undergone surgical treatment for post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defects.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone surgical treatment or whose defects are not related to acute myocardial infarction 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 study aims to determine the optimal timing for surgical intervention in patients who have developed intraventricular defects following an acute myocardial infarction. It will analyze the time interval between the diagnosis of these defects and the surgical treatment to assess outcomes. By observing patients who have undergone surgery, the study seeks to provide insights into the best practices for managing this condition. The findings could help refine surgical protocols and improve patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for patients with post-myocardial infarction ventricular defects.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on surgical timing for other cardiac conditions, this specific focus on post-myocardial infarction ventricular defects is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over eighteen years of age * Patients with post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect treated surgically * Patients who have signed the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with post-infarction ventricular septal defect treated with medical/conservative therapy * Patients with ventricular septal defects not due to acute myocardial infarction
Where it's running
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia Udine
Udine, Udine, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Varese
Varese, Varese, Italy Recruiting -
Hospital Clinic Barcellona
Barcelona, Barcellona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luca Di Marco, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Luca Di Marco, MD
- Email: luca.dimarco@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: 0512149044
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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.