A Study of Biomarkers to Predict Cancer Therapy-related Cardiotoxicity

Overview

About this study

The primary purpose of this study is to collect Biospecimens from patients who developed chemotherapy related cardiac toxicity (CRCT) and patients who are at a high risk for developing CRCT identified prior to the onset of therapy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Treated for any malignancy with any type of chemotherapy including oral, parenteral therapy and immunotherapy.
  • Diagnosed with cardiotoxicity defined as; cardiomyopathy, symptomatic heart failure, asymptomatic reduced systolic function, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, critical limb ischemia, cardiac arrhythmias or myocarditis possibly related to prior cancer treatment OR completed chemotherapy with no cardiotoxicity at least two years post treatment OR Patients with breast cancer who will be initiating systemic therapy with potentially cardiotoxic medications.  This will include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy that have been associated with cardiac toxicity.
  • An understanding of the protocol and its requirements, risks, and discomforts.
  • The ability and willingness to sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability on the part of the patient to understand the informed consent or be compliant with the protocol.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Joerg Herrmann, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Nadine Norton, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Lida Mina, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

More information

Publications

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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