Plain-English translation of NCT06034405 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are looking for a rare heart condition called transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) in people who have already had lumbar spine surgery. The study analyzes tissue samples taken during those surgeries to see if they contain amyloid proteins — sticky proteins that can build up in the heart. If amyloid is found, participants are invited back for heart tests to see if they actually have this condition.
This rare heart condition is often missed because it can look like other common heart problems, and many people don't know they have it. By checking spine surgery samples, researchers hope to find people with this disease earlier so they can get treatment before serious heart damage occurs.
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First, researchers will examine your spine tissue sample (already removed during your previous surgery) in a lab to look for amyloid. If amyloid is found, you'll be invited to a hospital visit where you'll have heart imaging, a heart ultrasound, an EKG, blood tests, and genetic testing — most of which happens in one day. You'll also answer questions about your quality of life and health history.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 19, 2026 · Not medical advice
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