Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 15 and up

Observing patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in France

Official title: French Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Observatory

Run by French Cardiology Society · NCT01091480 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in France to see how their health changes over time and to improve treatment for the condition.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages15 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorFrench Cardiology Society
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2010
Main results expectedDecember 2023
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 21, 2022
Trial IDNCT01091480 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 15 years and older who have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant aortic stenosis or those who refuse to participate in the study may not benefit from this research.

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 monitor patients diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) across 50 hospitals in France. It will collect both retrospective and prospective data, including demographics, clinical assessments, and treatment histories. The study will follow patients for up to five years to gather comprehensive information on their health status and treatment outcomes. The goal is to better understand the disease profile and improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for HCM in the French population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be similar observational studies, this specific approach to monitoring HCM patients in France is novel and aims to fill a significant data gap.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 15 years old
* Patient with HCM defined by an ultrasound thickness of the left ventricle ≥ 13 mm if familial or ≥ 15 mm if sporadic

Exclusion Criteria:

* Expressed refusal to participate in the study
* Significant aortic stenosis (\<1 cm ²)

Where it's running

  • European Georges Pompidou Hospital
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.