Simple handgrip test may reveal hidden heart weakness

NCT ID NCT04347655

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study aims to test a new, non-invasive method to measure how well the heart and blood vessels work in adults, both with and without heart failure. Researchers will use a finger cuff and EKG to monitor heart function while participants squeeze a handgrip device for two minutes. The goal is to see if this simple test can detect differences in heart performance between healthy individuals and those with heart failure.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Calgary

    RECRUITING

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.