Observational Study to Describe Health-Related Quality of Life and Measure Disease Burden Among Patients With Long QT Syndrome Types (LQTS) 2 and 3
Start Date
10/27/2025
Completion Date
12/1/2026
Summary
This is a cross-sectional observational study designed to assess the disease burden and quality of life in individuals with LQTS 2 and 3. Each participant will answer each patient-reported outcome questionnaire only once over a 6-month period. The study will enroll up to 200 participants.
Detailed Description
The aim of the present cross-sectional observational study is to evaluate the health status and quality of life burden in patients with LQTS. The total study duration is anticipated to last for a period of up to 18 months, including up to 6 months of each individual's observation period. The observation period may be extended by up to 3 months (total 9 months). During the optional extension, data collection via myQTwave will be limited to emotional and physical symptoms survey. This prospective cohort study will collect PRO information in a cohort of patients with LQTS 2 or 3. All screened participants will be assigned a unique identifier. Eligible participants will download the myQTwave app on the Apple iPhone and Apple Watch delivered to them after enrollment. Patient-reported outcomes will be captured via the Apple iPhone and daily health metrics (sleep, physical and Heart-related data) will be collected using the Apple Watch.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Conditions
Locations
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
United States