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New treatment option for Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction
Official title Imaging Histone Deacetylase in the Heart
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03549559
What this study is testing
What is 11C-Martinostat?
11C-Martinostat is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for heart failure with normal ejection fraction.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The overall goal of this PET-MR imaging trial is to evaluate 11C-Martinostat, a histone deacetylase targeted radioligand, in patients with aortic stenosis, individuals with diabetes, and healthy volunteers.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Group 1: Healthy Volunteers (n = 30)
- Healthy adults with no known history of medical disease
- Age 18-85 years
- No history cardiovascular disease
- Ability to provide informed consent Group 2: Patients with Diabetes (n = 16)
You likely can't join if
- Known contraindication to MRI
See the full eligibility criteria
- Group 1: Healthy Volunteers (n = 30)
- Healthy adults with no known history of medical disease
- Age 18-85 years
- No history cardiovascular disease
- Ability to provide informed consent Group 2: Patients with Diabetes (n = 16)
- Age 18-85 years
- Diagnosis of diabetes
- Echocardiogram within last 12 months showing no evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy or hemodynamic findings consistent with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
- Ability to provide informed consent Group 3: Patients with Aortic Stenosis (n = 50)
- Age 18-85 years
- Echocardiogram or cardiac MRI scan within last 12 months documenting left ventricular hypertrophy and degenerative calcific aortic stenosis
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Known contraindication to MRI
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.