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Giant cell myocarditis
MONDO:0023232An often fatal inflammatory disorder that affects the myocardium. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of an inflammatory infiltrate in the myocardial tissue that includes multinucleated giant cells. It is often associated with the presence of an autoimmune disorder. Patients present with arrhythmias and/or heart failure. Heart transplantation is the only treatment option available.
Also known as: giant cell myocarditis, GCM, idiopathic giant-cell myocarditis
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Giant cell myocarditis itself.
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Sub-types of Giant cell myocarditis
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Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis 0 trials
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Heart scans may unlock hidden risks in minority communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether advanced heart imaging, especially cardiac MRI, can help identify the cause of cardiomyopathy and predict risks like death or heart failure in a diverse group of patients. The research focuses on adults in the Bronx, including many from Hispanic a…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 heart patients join landmark exercise echo study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will collect information from 10,000 adults who undergo exercise echocardiography (a heart ultrasound during exercise) as part of their regular care. The goal is to better understand how the heart works during exercise in people with various he…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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10,000 heart patients join online registry to unlock secrets of cardiomyopathy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large online registry of 10,000 adults with cardiomyopathy or myocarditis, plus those with a strong family history. Researchers will track participants over time to see how many experience serious events like heart failure, dangerous heart rhythms, or dea…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI could help predict sudden cardiac death in hereditary heart disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors predict the risk of sudden cardiac death or heart failure in people with inherited heart diseases. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze data from 1,000 participants, including medical history, ECGs, imaging, genetic tests,…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will die suddenly from heart problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 people who already have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac death. Researchers will track heart function, genetics, and blood markers to find better ways to predict who is at highest risk. The goal is to improve how do…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Heart tissue analysis aims to unlock better diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at heart tissue samples from 216 adults who already need a biopsy as part of their care. Researchers want to find unique molecular patterns in different heart conditions, including after a heart transplant. The goal is to improve how these diseases are diagnosed …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC