Registry and biobank for patients with pulmonary hypertension
Official title: Giessen Pulmonary Hypertension Registry and Biobank
Run by University of Giessen · NCT04145024 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how long people with pulmonary hypertension can live without needing a transplant and what factors might affect their survival.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Giessen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giessen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1993 |
| Main results expected | July 15, 2035 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2036 |
| Registry record updated | December 11, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04145024 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension confirmed by right heart catheterization.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide informed consent will 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 study aims to investigate long-term transplant-free survival and its determinants in patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension through right heart catheterization. It will collect data within a prospective registry at a single referral center in Giessen, Germany. The registry will help in understanding the progression of the disease and factors influencing patient outcomes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term management and survival of patients with pulmonary hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and may not be novel, similar registries have previously provided important data on patient outcomes in chronic conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Right heart catheterization for PH diagnosis in Giessen Exclusion Criteria: * informed consent missing
Where it's running
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Department of Intermal Medicine - Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center
Giessen, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Khodr Tello, MD — University Clinics of Giessen and Marburg
- Study coordinator: Khodr Tello, MD
- Email: khodr.tello@innere.med.uni-giessen.de
- Phone: 0641/985-51250
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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.