Hybrid PET-MR imaging for characterizing arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies
Official title: Tissue and Metabolic Characterization of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathies by Hybrid PET-MRI Imaging, Impact of the Observed Profiles on the Phenotype and on the Evolution of Cardiomyopathy
Run by Nantes University Hospital · NCT05450783 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new imaging tool to see if it can help doctors better understand the heart issues in patients with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Angers and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05450783 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 16 years old diagnosed with genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with left or biventricular AC carrying specific pathogenic gene variants or those with autoimmune diseases 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new hybrid PET-MR imaging tool in characterizing tissue and metabolic profiles of patients with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies (AC). By enrolling 80 patients with genetic AC, the study will assess the impact of myocardial inflammation on the phenotype and progression of the disease. The research will also explore associated immunological mechanisms and correlate findings with existing anatomical data. This approach seeks to provide a non-invasive method for understanding the disease better and improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and prognostic tools for patients with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET-MR imaging in inflammatory conditions has shown promise, this specific application in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies is novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female over 16 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Patients and their relatives with left ventricular or biventricular AC and carrier of a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in one of the following genes : PKP2, DSG2, DSC2, JUP, DSP, DES, FLNC, PLN, LMNA, TMEM43, CDH2, BAG3, RYR2, RBM20 Consent form Exclusion Criteria : * Sarcoidosis or known or diagnosed autoimmune disease * History of myocardial infarction * Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice
Where it's running
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CHU Angers
Angers, France Recruiting -
CHU Brest
Brest, France Recruiting -
CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting -
AP-HP La Salpêtrière
Paris, France Recruiting -
CHU de Rennes
Rennes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nicolas Piriou, PH — Nantes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Nicolas Piriou, PH
- Email: nicolas.piriou@chu-nantes.fr
- Phone: 0253482781
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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.