New imaging protocol for heart conditions
The International Stress Echo Study to to Define the Future of Imaging
This study is testing a new imaging method for heart conditions to see if it can improve diagnosis and treatment for over 10,000 patients with heart issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fatebenefratelli Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Benevento) |
| Trial ID | NCT05081115 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with known or suspected coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, or primary valvular disease.
Not a fit: Patients without any of the specified heart conditions or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the diagnosis and management of various heart diseases, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies utilizing standardized protocols in stress echocardiography have shown promising results, indicating that this approach may lead to significant advancements in cardiac imaging.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Known or suspected coronary artery disease Hypertrofic cardiomiopathy Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot Primary valvular disease Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Benevento
- Fatebenefratelli Hospital — Benevento, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Quirino Ciampi, MD
- Email: qciampi@gmail.com
- Phone: +393389166076
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.