New study tracks rare genetic heart condition to guide future treatments

NCT ID NCT05981092

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows about 35 people with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 gene mutation, a condition that weakens the heart muscle. Over three years, researchers will monitor heart function, symptoms, and quality of life using tests like imaging and blood work. The goal is to understand how the disease progresses naturally, which could help design better treatments in the future.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help researchers better understand BAG3-related heart disease and design future treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 35 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiomyopathy dilated cardiomyopathy dilated cardiomyopathy 1HH heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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    Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

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    Maastricht, Maastricht, 6229 HX, Netherlands

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    Warsaw, Warszawa, 04-628, Poland

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    A Coruña, A Coruna, 15006, Spain

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    Madrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain

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    Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222, Spain

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    El Palmar, Murcia, 30120, Spain

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    Harefield, London, UB9 6JH, United Kingdom

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    London, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom