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New treatment option for Heart Failure
Official title Multidisciplinary Approach for High Risk Patients Leading to Early Diagnosis of Canadians in Heart Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05859048
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is improve the screening of heart failure and identify patients early who are at risk of heart failure. The main question(s) it aims to answer are: will an electronic health records (EHR) case finding algorithm for heart failure, followed by N-Terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) screening and artificial intelligence (AI) echocardiogram compared to usual care identify patients at risk for heart failure earlier than standard of care?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- Male or female \> 40 years of age
- Informed consent
- At least two additional risk factors for Heart Failure (HF):
- Coronary artery disease (either a previous documented type 1 myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary...
- Diabetes type 1 or 2.
You likely can't join if
- Inability to give informed consent (e.g. due to significant cognitive impairment).
- Previous diagnosis of heart failure. This is any diagnosis of heart failure with any ejection fraction of any cause.
- Renal replacement therapy.
- Anyone who, in the investigator's opinion, is not suitable to participate in the trial for other reasons e.g., a diagnosis which may compromise...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female \> 40 years of age
- Informed consent
- At least two additional risk factors for Heart Failure (HF):
- Coronary artery disease (either a previous documented type 1 myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention or documented stenosis or an epicardial coronary artery (50%...
- Diabetes type 1 or 2.
- Persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation.
- Previous ischemic or embolic stroke.
- Peripheral artery disease (previous surgical or percutaneous revascularization or documented stenosis \>50% of major peripheral arterial vessel.
- Chronic kidney disease (defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)\ 300mg/g).
- Regular loop diuretic use for \>30 days within 12 months prior to consent.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) evidenced by one of the following: Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) showing airway obstruction, diagnosis of respiratory physician, CT scan reporting presence of emphysema, or...
- Inability to give informed consent (e.g. due to significant cognitive impairment).
- Previous diagnosis of heart failure. This is any diagnosis of heart failure with any ejection fraction of any cause.
- Renal replacement therapy.
- Anyone who, in the investigator's opinion, is not suitable to participate in the trial for other reasons e.g., a diagnosis which may compromise survival over the study period.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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