Study of COMIRNATY Vaccine in Young People with Myocarditis

This study aims to understand the long-term effects of the COMIRNATY vaccine in individuals under 21 years old who developed myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart). Researchers will compare these individuals to others who developed myocarditis/pericarditis due to COVID-19 infection. You might be able to join if you are under 21, were evaluated in an emergency room or hospitalized, received COMIRNATY within 21 days of your symptoms starting, and meet the CDC definition for probable or confirmed myocarditis/pericarditis. The study will look at heart health outcomes, including heart function, for up to 5 years after symptoms began. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is a low-interventional cohort study planning to enroll 319 participants. It compares individuals who developed myocarditis/pericarditis after receiving COMIRNATY with those who developed it due to COVID-19.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for up to 5 years after their illness onset to assess heart function and other outcomes.

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NCT05295290

A Study to Learn About The COVID-19 (Study) Vaccine (Called COMIRNATY) in People That Are Less Than 21 Years Old.

Active, Not Recruiting
PHASE4Ages 0–20Interventional
Pfizer
~319 participants
Updated 2026-05-07 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Cardiac Imaging

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 18 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Composite findings of myocarditis
Measured over 6 months after illness onset
+8 more outcomes measured
Myocarditis
18 sites across 14 states
California2
Indiana2
Michigan2
New York2
Connecticut1
District of Columbia1
Florida1
Georgia1
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Cohort 1/2:
Cohort 3:
Elevated troponin above upper limit of normal
Abnormal ECG or rhythm monitoring finding consistent with myocarditis
Abnormal cardiac function or wall motion abnormalities on echocardiogram
cMRI findings consistent with myocarditis OR 2. Confirmed myocarditis/pericarditis as defined by:
Histopathologic confirmation of myocarditis OR
Elevated troponin above upper limit of normal AND cMRI findings consistent with myocarditis 5. Capable of giving signed informed consent/assent (by parents/legal guardians of minors and/or patients), which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the Informed Consent/Assent Document and in this protocol OR meets criteria for waiver of consent.
  • Composite findings of myocarditis6 months after illness onset

    This is a single composite primary outcome measure. This primary composite study endpoint is defined as the presence of 1 or more of the following 6 months after illness onset: left ventricular dysfunction (LVEF \< 55% by echocardiogram), findings of myocarditis by original or revised Lake Louise criteria on cardiac MRI, or the presence of high-grade arrhythmia or conduction system disturbance on ECG or ambulatory monitoring.

  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 55% by echocardiographyUp to 5 years following illness onset.
  • Myocarditis by original or revised Lake Louise criteria on cMRIUp to 5 years following illness onset.
  • Arrhythmias on cardiac recording (ECG, ambulatory monitoring)Up to 5 years following illness onset.
  • Complications, including non-cardiac morbidities by medical historyUp to 5 years following illness onset.
  • Functional Status by Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition BASC-3 or PROMIS Short FormsUp to 5 years following illness onset.

    Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3), \<8 yr (T score \<30-\>70 with higher number meaning lower functioning) or PROMIS Short Forms ≥8 yr (scores from 3-15 with higher number meaning better functioning)

  • The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PEDS QL)Up to 5 years following illness onset.

    The 27 question, age-appropriate and parent-proxy questionnaires, will be used in 2 to \<18-year-old participants to assess quality of life. Scores span 0-108 with higher number being better functioning.

  • The Quality of Life Scale (QOLS)Up to 5 years following illness onset.

    The QOLS, a 16-item self-report form that assesses overall quality of life on a scale of 16-112 (higher scores indicate better quality of life) will be administered for participants ≥18 years old.

  • Conduction system disturbances on cardiac recording (ECG, ambulatory monitoring)Up to 5 years following illness onset.