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NCT03398369 Mechanistic Clinical Trial of Advanced Imaging for CRT

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NCT ID NCT03398369
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Virginia
Condition Heart Failure, Systolic
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2018-01-05
Primary Completion 2025-01-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CMR/CTA Guidance for CRT

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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 180 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-05 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-15.

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Brief Summary

This is a mechanistic clinical trial with randomization to guidance for the CRT procedure using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) versus a standard procedure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chronic systolic HF 2. LVEF 35% or less 3. Guideline-based class I or II indication for CRT Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent 2. Pregnancy 3. Presence of metal embedded in the body due to prior accident or injury, as documented by skull films or other imaging 4. Cerebral aneurysm clips 5. Cochlear implants 6. Other metallic implants known to be contraindications to CMR (does not include pacemakers and ICDs) 7. Severe claustrophobia 8. Acute kidney injury 9. Acute renal failure or chronic kidney disease with GFR \< 45 cc/min/1.73m2 10. Liver transplant 11. Gadolinium allergy 12. \>10% premature ventricular contraction (PVC) burden; and 13) estimated \>10% atrial fibrillation (AF) burden based on available clinical data.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kenneth C Bilchick, MD

✉ bilchick@virginia.edu

📞 4349242465

Principal Investigator

Kenneth C Bilchick, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Virginia Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03398369 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Heart Failure, Systolic. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03398369 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03398369 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bilchick@virginia.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03398369 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Charlottesville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03398369 clinical trial?

NCT03398369 is sponsored by University of Virginia. The principal investigator is Kenneth C Bilchick, MD at University of Virginia Health System. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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