RecruitingNCT03790943

Cardiac Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Prospective Single Center Cohort Study for Early Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Sponsor

University of Bern

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Feb 13, 2018

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Cardiac dysfunction Cardiovascular Diseases Childhood Cancer

Summary

This multicenter, prospective cohort study evaluates early cardiac dysfunction in adult survivors of childhood cancer. The hypothesis of this study is that cardiac dysfunction can be detected earlier when using speckle tracking echocardiography as novel echocardiographic technique compared to conventional echocardiography.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying cardiac assessment for people with cardiac dysfunction, cardiovascular diseases, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 6 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTcardiac assessment

Personal history, physical examination including anthropometry with hip/waist-ratio, electrocardiogram, echocardiography, 1-minute-sit-to-stand test, questionnaires on health-related quality of life (SF-36), diet, physical activity, and fatigue