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Broken heart syndrome study probes stress triggers

NCT ID NCT04325321

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 66 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, to understand how their bodies react to emotional stress. Participants recalled a stressful event while researchers measured stress hormones and heart rate. The goal was to learn more about what causes this condition and how it affects recovery over one year.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>=18 * A new diagnosis of takotsubo syndrome fulfilling Mayo Clinic criteria * Ability to understand and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or unwillingness to give informed consent * Severe cognitive impairment * Uncontrolled hypertension * Acute psychosis * High suicidal risk * Pregnancy * Poor echocardiographic window * Conditions that would interfere with adherence to study requirements (e.g., ongoing alcohol or substance abuse) * If the participant is clinically unstable

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Conditions

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Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

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