A Prognostic Study for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease in Niigata
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Japan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
A Prognostic Study Using Health Insurance Claim for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease in Niigata
Overview
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the prognosis of cardiovascular disease in Niigata Prefecture. Specifically, it aims to clarify the current status of medical treatment for cardiovascular disease patients in regional cities in Japan, where the population is aging. With patient consent, the study will track long-term medical treatment progress using health insurance claim data recorded in Japan's unique social security system.
Primary outcome measures
- The rate of deterioration in care dependency levels as defined by Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance system [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Individuals aged 18 or older at the time of enrollment (regardless of gender).
- Individuals who have been hospitalized in the cardiology department of a participating medical institution.
- Individuals covered by Japan's National Health Insurance (NHI) or the Late-stage Elderly Medical Care System, which provide health coverage for self-employed individuals, retirees, and the elderly.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals who are unable to obtain consent from themselves or their legally authorized representatives.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Japan · 1 center
- Niigata University — Niigata
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06992284 · 2024-0250