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NCT07491718 Manganese-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

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NCT ID NCT07491718
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Edinburgh
Condition Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2025-08-08
Primary Completion 2028-08-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BisoprololValsartansacubitril/ valsartan

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-08 with a primary completion date of 2028-08-09.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this research study is to further understand the physiological mechanisms involved in a heart condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome. Furthermore, the investigators will be assessing the effects different cardiac medications have on these physiological mechanisms. This will be achieved by performing cardiac MRI scans using a special dye called manganese. Manganese uptake in the heart is altered in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The investigators will study the effects that different cardiac medications have on manganese uptake.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females \>18 years of age * Clinical presentation of takotsubo cardiomyopathy * Have capacity to give formal consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to tolerate or contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging * Renal failure (estimated glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/min/1.73 m2) - this would be assessed by performing a blood test * Prior history of cardiomyopathy * Current pregnancy * Weight greater than 250kg * Severe asthma for study 1 (given Bisoprolol is contraindicated in this condition) * Type 1 diabetes mellitus for study 2 (given Dapaglifozin is contraindicated in this population) * Significant hypotension (given the medications prescribed as part of the study can also cause hypotension as a side effect) * Significant bradycardia for study 1 (given Bisoprolol can exacerbate any pre-existing significant bradycardia) * Prescribed Digoxin (this medication interacts with the Manganese) * Unable to give formal consent

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jennifer Ramsay

✉ jramsay5@ed.ac.uk

📞 01316501000

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07491718 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07491718 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07491718 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jramsay5@ed.ac.uk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07491718 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07491718 clinical trial?

NCT07491718 is sponsored by University of Edinburgh. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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