Checking spine tissue for heart amyloidosis signs
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial is looking at leftover tissue from past spine surgeries to see if it contains signs of a heart condition called TTR amyloidosis. It may help find people who have this condition early.
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Who can take part
- You had spine surgery to relieve narrowing of the spinal canal (decompression) within the last 20 years.
- You were at least 50 years old when you had that surgery.
- You do not already have a known type of amyloidosis (AL or AA) or a specific type called TTR amyloidosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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