Phase 3 Cardiomyopathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 80 years old (male or female)
- A heart scan (echocardiogram) done within the last 30 days showed that your heart's pumping function is below normal (less than 50%)
- You have had heart failure for more than 6 months that has not improved with standard treatments
- Specific blood test results show elevated levels of two heart-related markers called hs-cTnI (above 26.2 pg/mL) and NT-proBNP (above 169 pg/mL)
- You have previously been diagnosed with a serious heart inflammation condition called fulminant myocarditis
- A heart tissue sample (biopsy) has confirmed that you have chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy (long-term inflammation of the heart muscle)
- Tests have shown that no cardiac viruses are currently active in your body
- You are willing to volunteer and able to sign a written consent form
Who may not be able to join:
- You are younger than 18 or older than 80 years old
- You had a heart attack within the last month
- You have had heart surgery or a stroke within the last 6 months
- You are currently being prepared for a heart transplant
- You have a serious heart rhythm problem, such as long QT syndrome
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have taken part in any medication clinical trial within the last 3 months
- You have certain health conditions or allergies that make it unsafe to take prednisolone or hydroxychloroquine (the study medications), including untreated infections, poorly controlled diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, bone thinning, stomach ulcers, or certain abnormal blood count levels (confirm with trial site)
- You have been diagnosed with, or are suspected of having, a systemic inflammatory disease (a condition causing widespread inflammation in the body)
- You are considered to be critically ill or have a life expectancy of less than one year
- You have a current problem with drug or alcohol misuse
- You are unable to reliably take medications on a regular basis for any reason
- You are unable to give informed consent
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Composite cardiovascular outcome
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.