Cardiomyopathies, Pacemaker, Artificial
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to collect a saliva sample from patients with a pacemaker to study genes involved in cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal.
Detailed description
DNA will be extracted from the saliva to test for changes in genes related to cardiomyopathy.
Interventions
OTHERSaliva sample
Extract sample of saliva only once
Sponsors
The Guthrie Clinic
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who have been assessed for cardiomyopathy
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who do not have adequate follow up care to determine if they do or do not have cardiomyopathy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants with genotype frequency | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Number of participants with genotype frequency based on genetic testing of saliva samples |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed