Early Detection of Cardiac Affection in Patients of Wilson's Disease

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

Wilson disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a genetic defect in ATP7B resulting in limited excretion of excess copper into the bile Pathological copper accumulation occurs in the entire body, with the liver and the brain being primarily affected

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

All patients diagnosed with Wilson's

Disqualifiers

Claustrophobia

Refusal to share information

Heart failure

Trial population

All patients with Wilson's disease attending outpatient clinic

Trial design

Design model

Case-crossover

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

evaluate spectrum of cardiac affection by copper deposition in Wilson disease patients and detect early cardiac affection

Evaluate the effect of copper on EF and diastolic function of LV and RV

Time frame
1 year

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Locations

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