Screening for Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Family Members

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Detection Using AI and Screening With Mobile Technology (DCM-DETECT)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure Heart Disease
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.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Screening
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Lancaster General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults who have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and their first-degree relatives. Participants will use a mobile device to help screen for heart issues.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • I have at least one living adult first-degree relative.
  • I can provide informed consent.
  • I am a first-degree relative of someone with dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • I can give informed verbal consent.
  • I have access to a smartphone or tablet with internet.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a different type of cardiomyopathy.
  • I have already asked a first-degree relative to get screened.
  • I have had a heart attack or severe heart issues.
  • I have severe high blood pressure that is untreated.
  • I have congenital heart disease.
  • I have any other medical condition that affects my heart.
  • I have previously been screened for heart issues.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This is a prospective, single-arm clinical trial in which participants with dilated cardiomyopathy will invite their first degree relatives to undergo mobile cardiac, electrocardiogram screening.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Proband) * Male or female age ≥ 18 years * Confirmed diagnosis of non-ischemic DCM determined at the discretion of the treating physician and defined as LVEF ≤ 45% at any time during the clinical course of the patient * Must have at least one living adult FDR * Able to provide i…
Contacts

Halle Becker, MPH

717-544-1777

Halle.Becker@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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Jonathan Derr, MBA

717-544-1777

Jonathan.Derr@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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