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Is There a Genetic Predisposition for Acute Stress-induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy

NCT04513054 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 700

Last updated 2026-04-30

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Summary

Acute stress-induced (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome presents like a heart attack, classically is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress and can have serious health consequences. In the current study the investigators wish to establish whether there is a genetic predisposition making certain people more susceptible to this condition. This could also have implications for their families.

Conditions

  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Interventions

GENETIC

Blood collection for genetic analysis

Blood collection for genetic analysis

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Aberdeen

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dana K Dawson, MD, MPhil · University of Aberdeen

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-03-12
Primary Completion
2028-12-31
Completion
2028-12-31

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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