Genetic testing study for arrhythmic myocarditis
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether looking at your genes can help doctors understand and treat arrhythmic myocarditis (a type of heart muscle inflammation that can cause irregular heartbeats). It may help find better treatments for people with this condition.
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Who can take part
- You or your child must be at least 10 years old
- You must have been diagnosed with myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) through a heart biopsy or heart MRI
- You must have had a heart monitor tracing (ECG) done to check your heart rhythm
- You must sign a consent form agreeing to take part
- You cannot have blocked heart arteries (if over 40, you need a test showing your arteries are clear)
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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