About this trial
This study evaluates why some cancer patients but not others experience changes in heart function following treatment with chemotherapy.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
18 years of age or older
Treated for any malignancy with any type of chemotherapy including oral, parenteral therapy and immunotherapy
Diagnosed with cardiotoxicity defined as; cardiomyopathy, symptomatic heart failure, asymptomatic reduced systolic function, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, critical limb ischemia, cardiac arrhythmias or myocarditis possibly related to prior cancer treatment
Completed chemotherapy with no cardiotoxicity at least two years post treatment
Disqualifiers
None
Trial population
Patients who were treated for any malignancy with any type of chemotherapy including oral, parenteral therapy and immunotherapy
Trial design
Cohort
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Non-Interventional Study
Other interventionNon-interventional study
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Collection of biospecimens from patients who developed cardiac toxicity (CRCT) or who are at high risk for developing CRCT
Assessed by the number of participants who participate and consent to have their specimen (blood draw) retained for future research.
Sponsors and contacts
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Mayo Clinic
Lead sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator