Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 3 to 80

Understanding the prognosis of heart transplant patients with heart failure

Official title: Prognosis of Heart Transplanted Patients With Heart Failure (RE-START): a National Multi-center, Retrospective-prospective, Cohort Study

Run by First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University · NCT05775432 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at heart transplant patients with heart failure to see how different causes of their condition affect their recovery and long-term health.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages3 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 23, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2042
Study endsDecember 31, 2042
Registry record updatedJuly 12, 2024
Trial IDNCT05775432 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with end-stage heart failure who are being evaluated for heart transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse to sign the informed consent form 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 observational study aims to analyze the prognosis of patients who have undergone heart transplantation due to various causes of heart failure. It will collect clinical data and biological samples from these patients to identify risk factors that influence their outcomes post-transplant. By employing advanced techniques, the study seeks to develop a prognostic prediction model that can guide individualized treatment strategies for improving patient care. The focus is on understanding the differences in prognosis based on the etiology of heart failure and the complications that may arise after transplantation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved individualized treatment plans for heart transplant patients, enhancing their survival and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown varying success in understanding prognosis in heart transplant patients, but this approach aims to provide a more comprehensive and individualized analysis.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with end-stage heart failure presented to our hospital who are evaluated by clinicians and ethically approved for heart transplantation
* Individuals whose hearts are donated

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients refuse to sign informed consent form

Where it's running

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    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.