New study seeks to spot hidden muscle loss in heart failure patients

NCT ID NCT06217640

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Liverpool Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 80 people with heart failure to find better ways to diagnose sarcopenia, a condition where muscles weaken and shrink. Researchers will use body scans, blood tests, and simple physical tests like walking speed and grip strength. The goal is to catch muscle loss early, which could help improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits.

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 successful, this could lead to better and earlier diagnosis of muscle weakness in heart failure patients, helping doctors tailor treatments and improve outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The tests are exploratory and not yet proven to improve diagnosis in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight Frailty heart failure Muscle Weakness Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BODY WEIGHT FRAILTY HEART FAILURE MUSCLE WEAKNESS SARCOPENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool, Merseyside, L97AL, United Kingdom

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