The Genetic Basis for Familial Cardiomyopathy in Patients With Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy

January 24, 2012 updated by: Offer Amir, Carmel Medical Center

Open Labeled of the Study the Genetic Basis for Familial Cardiomyopathy in Patients With Idiopathic

In many of the patients with cardiomyopathy, the etiology is not clear . In about 30% there is a family history of cardiomyopathy .Our aim is to study the genetics basis for these patients with cardiomyopathy with no clear etiology and who have a first degree family relative with cardiomyopathy as well.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

A total of 950 blood samples will be collected from patients with idiopathic cardiomyopathy and their relatives and will be analysed for genetics analysis.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

41

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Haifa, Israel, 34362
        • Carmel Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

History of cardiomyopathy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • history of cardiomyopathy
  • etiology not known
  • family history of cardiomyopathy
  • ability to understand and sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • refusal to participate
  • pregnancy
  • current participation in another active treatment study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Family-Based
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Carmel Medical Center

Investigators

  • Study Director: Offer Amir, MD, Lady Davis Carmel Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 8, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 25, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GEN/ICM
  • 136-2005

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