RecruitingNCT01143454

Characterization of Patients With Uncommon Presentations and/or Uncommon Diseases Associated With the Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular Disease Discovery Protocol


Sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Enrollment

5,000 participants

Start Date

Jul 21, 2010

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: \- Researchers are interested in studying individuals who have known or suspected metabolic, inflammatory or genetic diseases that may put them at a high risk for heart diseases or diseases of their blood vessels. Depending on the condition being studied, both affected and nonaffected individuals may be asked to provide blood and other samples and may undergo tests to evaluate the heart, blood vessels and lung function. The testing is tailored to the individual and/or condition being studied. Nonaffected individuals may include relatives of affected individuals and healthy nonrelated volunteers. Objectives: \- To study individuals who have or are at risk for cardiovascular diseases, and in some cases their unaffected relatives and healthy volunteers. Eligibility: \- Individuals between 1 and 100 years of age. Participants may be healthy volunteers, individuals with cardiovascular diseases, or unaffected relatives of individuals with cardiovascular diseases. Design: * Participants will have some or all of the following tests, as directed by the study researchers: * Photography of the face and full body * Body measurements * Radiography, including chest or limb x-rays * Metabolic stress testing to study heart and muscle function * Echocardiography to study heart function * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, including cardiovascular MRI, angiography, and contrast MRI, to study heart function and performance * Computed tomography (CT) angiogram to obtain images of the heart and lungs * Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to study possible fat infiltration of the heart * Six-minute walk test to study heart, lung, and muscle function and performance * Vascular ultrasound to study blood vessel walls * Blood, tissue, and other specimens will be collected for research and testing, and will be taken either as part of the clinical study or during surgical procedures. * Follow-up studies may be performed under separate research protocols.


Eligibility

Min Age: 1 YearMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This NIH study characterizes patients with unusual or rare cardiovascular conditions — heart and blood vessel disorders that don't fit typical patterns or that have a suspected genetic component. By studying these patients in depth, researchers hope to discover the underlying causes of these rare conditions and develop better treatments. You may be eligible if: - You are between 1 and 100 years old - You have a suspected or confirmed heart or blood vessel condition with an unusual presentation, heritable component, or genetic predisposition - Relatives of affected individuals (including those without symptoms) are also eligible - Healthy adult volunteers (18 and older) willing to provide blood or tissue samples are eligible You may NOT be eligible if: - You are under 1 year old or over 100 years old - You are pregnant - You are a healthy volunteer who refuses blood/tissue studies or sample storage - You do not speak English fluently (for certain questionnaire components) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICENSR IDE-MRI: Research pulse sequences

NSR IDE-MRI: Research pulse sequences, Device Manufacturer NIH. Research pulse sequences are customized pulse sequences and analysis software developed by NIH scientists.


Locations(3)

Hope Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Suburban Hospital

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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