A Cardiac Disease Quality of Life Study

Launched by THE CLEVELAND CLINIC · Sep 4, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "A Cardiac Disease Quality of Life Study," is looking at how certain heart conditions affect the quality of life for patients. Specifically, it focuses on adults who have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart muscle is abnormally thick), thoracic aortic dilatation (widening of the aorta in the chest), or heart disease caused by radiation therapy. The study aims to gather information about these patients' experiences and challenges, especially since many of them cannot undergo surgery to treat their conditions.

To participate, individuals must be between 18 and 70 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of one of the conditions mentioned. They should also be receiving care at the Cleveland Clinic and have access to a phone, computer, or tablet with internet to complete follow-up questionnaires. Participants can expect to share their experiences through these questionnaires over time, helping researchers understand how these heart conditions impact daily life. It’s important to note that those who have had or will have surgery for their heart condition in the next nine months cannot join the study.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 18-70 at time of consent with a confirmed diagnosis of HCM, TAD, and/or RIHD being seen at CC Main Campus for a comprehensive clinical cardiac evaluation (i.e. physician, surgeon, nurse practitioner, geneticist, testing, imaging, etc) to define treatment plan for either diagnosis as per Cleveland Clinic provider.
• • Patient or an individual in their social support network has the equipment (phone, computer, tablet) and internet connection to complete the emailed follow-up questionnaires.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previously had surgery or plans to have surgery (full/mini sternotomy or endovascular) in the next nine months for HCM or TAD.
• • Inability or unwillingness to comply with study requirements in the opinion of the investigator.
• • Inability to provide informed consent.