Scientists launch largest U.S. registry to unravel broken heart syndrome
NCT ID NCT03663348
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks 500 people diagnosed with takotsubo (broken heart) syndrome to better understand what causes it and how it affects patients over time. Researchers will monitor heart events, quality of life, and stress levels through medical records and questionnaires. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to gather data for future research.
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 help doctors better understand broken heart syndrome and design future studies to improve care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy or cure, and results may take years to influence patient care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2009
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with history of takotsubo syndrome
- Ages
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18 to 110 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physician diagnosis of takotsubo syndrome * Age\>18 years Exclusion Criteria: \- Lack of capacity to provide informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Contact
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Locations
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NYU School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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