Heart ultrasound may predict who needs extra care

NCT ID NCT07439159

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether early heart ultrasound results can predict which patients hospitalized with heart failure will need to return to the hospital or have a higher risk of death. Researchers will measure heart structure and function before starting IV diuretics in 76 adults. The goal is to improve how doctors assess risk and make treatment decisions for these patients.

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 study could help doctors better predict which heart failure patients are at highest risk, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that does not test a new treatment. The findings may not apply to all heart failure patients and need confirmation in larger trials.

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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.

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Institute of Cardiology
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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