Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Broken Heart Study II (BHS-II)

Lead Sponsor:

The Miriam Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goals of this study are as follows: 1. To rigorously establish and characterize heterogeneity in the pathophysiology of Takotsubo Syndrome (TS). 2. To rigorously test the contribution of TS trigg...

Detailed Description

Newly admitted patients with a validated diagnosis of Takotsubo Syndrome (TS; n=106) will be enrolled from 3 large medical centers in the Providence, Rhode Island area. Between 2 and 4 weeks after dis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \>=18
  • A new diagnosis of takotsubo syndrome fulfilling Mayo Clinic criteria
  • Ability to understand and speak English

Exclusion

  • Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent
  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Acute psychosis
  • High suicidal risk
  • Pregnancy
  • Poor echocardiographic window
  • Conditions that would interfere with adherence to study requirements (e.g., ongoing alcohol or substance abuse)
  • If the participant is clinically unstable

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 2 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

66 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04325321

Start Date

September 2 2020

End Date

February 1 2026

Last Update

April 27 2025

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The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02906