Heart test race gap under investigation

NCT ID NCT05224557

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at whether standard blood tests for heart failure show different results in African American patients compared to Caucasian patients. Researchers will review medical records of 400 adults newly diagnosed with heart failure to see if race affects biomarker levels and disease severity. The goal is to improve accurate diagnosis for all patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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