2-Minute heart scan could transform emergency diagnosis of heart failure
NCT ID NCT07685106
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial evaluates a new device called CardioStory that uses fiber-optic sensors to measure heart filling pressure in about two minutes—without needles or catheters. Researchers are enrolling 850 adults who come to the emergency department with recent shortness of breath. The goal is to see if the device can accurately distinguish heart failure from other causes like lung problems, helping doctors make faster, more informed decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CardioStory device (non-invasive cardiac assessment device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help emergency doctors quickly tell whether shortness of breath is due to heart failure or another cause, without invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- The device is still being tested and may not prove accurate enough to replace standard diagnostic methods. Results may vary across different patient groups.
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Conditions
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Fattouma bourguiba university hospital
RECRUITINGMonastir, Monastir Governorate, 5000, Tunisia
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Sahloul university hospital
RECRUITINGSousse, 4054, Tunisia
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