Registry for patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Austria
Official title: Austrian Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry
Run by Medical University of Graz · NCT06368518 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information from patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Austria to see how their symptoms and genetics can help improve understanding and treatment of the condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Graz Academic / other |
| Locations | 15 sites (Linz, Linz and 14 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 8, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 2044 |
| Study ends | March 2044 |
| Registry record updated | December 5, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06368518 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and specific echocardiographic findings.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those with known cardiac amyloidosis may not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Austrian Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Registry is a prospective, multicenter initiative that enrolls patients from various outpatient clinics across Austria. Participants undergo a structured examination process that includes assessments of symptoms, medical history, and genetic testing, along with clinical data collection through electrocardiograms and echocardiography. The registry aims to standardize clinical assessments and facilitate innovative epidemiological analyses to address gaps in evidence related to HCM. Data collected will be managed through an electronic case report form, allowing for multicenter analyses under the oversight of a steering committee.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve the understanding and management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other registries focusing on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy have shown promise in improving patient care and understanding of the condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the HCM outpatient clinic of participating centers of the HCM Registry * Interventricular septal thickness ≥ 13 mm and cardiomyopathy-specific red flags OR Interventricular septal thickness ≥ 15 mm not explainable by loading conditions OR Interventricular septal thickness ≥ 17 mm * Willingness and ability to provide signed informed consent form (ICF) prior to participation in any study-related procedures Exclusion criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Known cardiac amyloidosis
Where it's running
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Kepler University Hospital Linz
Linz, Linz, Austria Recruiting -
University Hospital St. Pölten
Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria Recruiting -
Hospital Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, Austria Recruiting -
Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg
Salzburg, State of Salzburg, Austria Recruiting -
Clinic Cardinal Schwarzenberg
Schwarzach im Pongau, State of Salzburg, Austria Recruiting -
Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Show 9 more locations
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Klinik Ottakring
Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria Recruiting -
Hospital Graz 2 West
Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting -
Medical University of Graz
Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting -
Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria Recruiting -
Hospital St. Josef Braunau
Braunau am Inn, Upper Austria, Austria Recruiting -
Ordensklinikum Linz
Linz, Upper Austria, Austria Recruiting -
General Hospital St. Johann in Tirol
Sankt Johann in Tirol, Austria Recruiting -
Clinic Wels-Grieskirchen
Wels-Grieskirchen, Austria Recruiting -
Favoriten Clinic Vienna
Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicolas D Verheyen, MD
- Email: nicolas.verheyen@medunigraz.at
- Phone: 004331638530173
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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.