Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 3 Months and up

Registry of pulmonary hypertension in Poland

Official title: DataBase of pulmoNary hyPertesion in PoLish Population - BNP-PL

Run by Polish Cardiology Association · NCT03959748 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is tracking patients with pulmonary hypertension in Poland to see how their condition is managed and what outcomes they experience.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages3 Months and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorPolish Cardiology Association
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Krakow)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2018
Main results expectedFebruary 28, 2023
Study endsFebruary 28, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 22, 2019
Trial IDNCT03959748 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients aged over 3 months diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after March 1, 2018.

Probably not a fit

Patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension before March 1, 2018, 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 BNP-PL is a multicenter, observational registry that follows patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in Poland. It aims to investigate the clinical course and management of these conditions by collecting data from accredited pulmonary hypertension centers across the country. The data is managed by Jagiellonian University Medical College and focuses on describing current practices and outcomes without impacting patient diagnosis or treatment. Data collection is conducted through an electronic platform, ensuring patient confidentiality.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of pulmonary hypertension management and improve patient outcomes in Poland.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational registries in pulmonary hypertension have shown success in improving patient management and outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension diagnosed after 1st March 2018 (incident cases) who:

* are aged \> 3 months at the time of enrollment
* fulfill the following hemodinamic criteria: mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) of 25 mm Hg or more, mean pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) or left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (PVEDP) of 15 mm Hg or less, pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of 3 Woods.

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension diagnosed before 1st March 2018 (prevalent cases) who:

* are aged \> 3 months at the time of enrollment
* fulfill the following hemodinamic criteria: mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) of 25 mm Hg or more, mean pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) or left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (PVEDP) of 15 mm Hg or less, pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of 3 Woods

Where it's running

  • Krakowski Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Jana Pawła II
    Krakow, Poland
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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