New imaging protocol for heart conditions

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 aims to implement and validate the ABCDE protocol for stress echocardiography, which enhances functional testing for various heart conditions including coronary artery disease and heart failure. The study will recruit over 10,000 patients across multiple centers and follow them for five years to gather data on the effectiveness and safety of this new imaging approach. By standardizing procedures and integrating advanced techniques, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in cardiology. It encompasses a wide range of projects addressing different heart diseases and conditions, leveraging a collaborative, multicenter framework.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Known or suspected coronary artery disease Hypertrofic cardiomiopathy Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot Primary valvular disease

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• Fatebenefratelli Hospital
  Benevento, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Quirino Ciampi, MD
• Email: qciampi@gmail.com
• Phone: +393389166076

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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.