Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing (CPET) AlloSure Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBaylor Research Institute

About this trial

1. Cell-free DNA does not vary significantly as a function of the activity of immunologically quiescent cardiac transplant recipients, despite the metabolic demands of the transplanted organ. (The implication of the null result would be that no restrictions to patient activity, nor modification of cardiac rehabilitation prescription, would be necessary to maintain proper test characteristics of AlloSure testing). 2. In immunologically active cardiac transplant allografts, exercise prior to assay of donor-derived cell-free DNA can be used to increase the sensitivity of the AlloSure test. (The implication of this would be that the optimal time-frame for drawing an Allosure may actually be post-exercise, and that window will be characterized).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

orthopedic, neurologic and/or any other limitations that do not allow for exercise testing on a treadmill or cycle ergometer;

individuals who require supplemental oxygen or have current permanent tracheostomies will be excluded from this study;

individuals who are discharged to a long-term acute care facility;

skilled nursing facility or with palliative care or hospice care will be excluded; (e) inmates and pregnant women;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • CPET exercise testing

Treatment groups

27 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators