Blood test clues: could two proteins predict heart failure crises?

NCT ID NCT00762008

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether two proteins released by a struggling heart can be detected in the blood during acute heart failure. Researchers will measure these proteins in about 500 adults—some with stable or worsening heart failure and some healthy—to see if higher levels relate to serious events like hospitalization or death. The goal is to understand if these proteins could serve as early warning signs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If these proteins prove reliable, they could become a simple blood test to help spot acute heart failure early.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it can't prove cause and effect. The proteins may not be specific to heart failure, and results may not change current care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Connecticut Health Center
RECRUITING

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

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