Registry of patients with Takotsubo syndrome
Official title: The GErman Italian Spanish Takotsubo (GEIST) Registry
Run by University of Luebeck · NCT04361994 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study collects detailed information about people with Takotsubo syndrome to better understand their experiences and health outcomes over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Luebeck Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 2035 |
| Study ends | December 2035 |
| Registry record updated | December 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04361994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals diagnosed with Takotsubo syndrome.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions other than Takotsubo syndrome will not benefit from participation in 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 GEIST registry is a multicenter, international observational initiative that collects comprehensive data on patients diagnosed with Takotsubo syndrome. It gathers information on clinical profiles, in-hospital courses, complications, and both short- and long-term outcomes through a combination of prospective and retrospective data collection methods. This includes structured telephone interviews for long-term follow-up, ensuring a thorough understanding of the disease's impact on patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of Takotsubo syndrome, leading to improved diagnosis and management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational registries have shown success in improving understanding and management of similar cardiac conditions, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with Takotsubo syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Non
Where it's running
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Universität zu Lübeck
Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Recruiting -
University of Foggia
Foggia, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ingo Eitel, Prof. Dr.
- Email: ingo.eitel@uksh.de
- Phone: 004945150044501
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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.