Early heart screening in back surgery patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial checks people having back surgery for spinal stenosis to see if they have an early sign of heart amyloidosis (a protein buildup in the heart). The goal is to find this condition early so it can be treated before it causes problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing in your lower back) and are having surgery for it.
- Your spine biopsy shows a specific type and amount of abnormal protein (called ATTR amyloid).
- You have not been diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis (a protein buildup in the heart) before.
- You are willing to give informed consent to participate.
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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