Analysis of Lumbar Spine Stenosis Specimens for Identification of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis

Recruiting Observational Study
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Cardiac Amyloidosis ATTR Amyloidosis Wild Type ATTR Gene Mutation ATTRV122I Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,663 (estimated)
Sponsor
Columbia University · Other
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About This Trial
Primary objective: To identify older adults with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) early in the course of the illness, at a time when disease modifying therapies are most effective. The specific aims of this epidemiologic investigation include: 1. To identify subjects with previous lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) Surgery who have evidence of transthyretin (TTR) amyloid deposits in spinal…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically indicated spinal decompressive surgery within 20 years prior to enrollment. 2. Age ≥50 years at the time of the surgery. 3. Able to understand and sign the informed consent document after the nature of the study has been fully explained. Exclusion Criteria: The p…
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Mathew S Maurer, MD

212-932-4537

msm10@cumc.columbia.edu

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Samantha L Guadalupe, MHA

212-932-4537

slg2172@cumc.columbia.edu

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