Evaluating the safety of endocardial myocardial biopsy procedures

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 clinical study focuses on patients undergoing endocardial myocardial biopsy to assess the safety of the procedure and perform pathological examinations. It includes additional tests such as viral examinations and molecular biology assessments to confirm diagnoses related to myocarditis, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and cardiac tumors. Patients will be monitored and followed up to gather comprehensive data on outcomes and safety.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with no gender restriction, age 18-80 years old, receiving endocardial myocardial biopsy in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine;
* Patients with myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure and cardiac tumor of unknown clinical cause;
* Have the ability to understand the test, can cooperate with investigators.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to understand or unwilling to fill in informed consent forms or follow visitors.

Where it's running

• 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: XiaoHong PAN
• Email: heartpanxh@163.com
• Phone: +8613857116993

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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.