Heart failure linked to brain shrinkage in new study
NCT ID NCT06623344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how heart failure may cause changes in brain structure. Researchers will measure brain volume and heart function in 100 adults with heart failure. The goal is to understand the link between heart health and brain health. No treatment is given; this is an observational study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
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Johns Hopkins Center for Advanced Imaging and Research Science, Johns Hopkins Science + Technology Park at 1812 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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