Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 15 and up

Registry for patients with acute myocarditis

Official title: Acute Myocarditis Registry With Prognostic, Histologic, Immunologic, Biological, Imaging and Clinical Assessment

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04844151 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking the health and recovery of patients with acute myocarditis to see how different factors affect their long-term outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages15 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1400 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 23, 2022
Main results expectedMay 1, 2041
Study endsMay 1, 2041
Registry record updatedJune 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT04844151 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients hospitalized with confirmed acute myocarditis.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe valvulopathy, complex congenital cardiopathy, previous heart transplants, or significant coronary disease 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

The AMPHIBIA study is an observational cohort that aims to describe the various characteristics of patients hospitalized for acute myocarditis and evaluate their association with long-term prognosis. It will analyze clinical, biological, imaging, genetic, and histological data from up to 1,400 patients over a 20-year period. This comprehensive registry will provide valuable insights into the disease's progression and outcomes, helping to improve understanding and management of acute myocarditis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of acute myocarditis and improve patient prognosis through better-informed treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on myocarditis, this registry approach focusing on a comprehensive set of data over an extended period is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Acute myocarditis confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance according to Lake Louise modified criteria or by endomyocardial biopsy according to histologic, immunologic and immunohistochemic criteria.
* affiliation to the French Health Care System "Sécurité sociale"

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe valvulopathy
* Complex congenital cardiopathy
* Previous heart transplant
* Known significative coronary disease

Where it's running

  • Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière
    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.