500 heart patients join global study to unravel 'Broken Heart' syndrome

NCT ID NCT04361994

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

The GEIST registry is an international study collecting information from 500 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as 'broken heart syndrome.' Researchers are gathering data on symptoms, test results, treatments, and outcomes to better understand this temporary heart condition. The goal is to learn what leads to complications and how patients fare in the short and long term.

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 registry could reveal patterns that help doctors predict complications and improve care for people with Takotsubo syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects existing data and will not directly test any new therapy or provide immediate benefits to participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Foggia

    RECRUITING

    Foggia, Italy

  • Universität zu Lübeck

    RECRUITING

    Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, 23538, Germany

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