Skin patch could replace blood tests for heart failure monitoring

NCT ID NCT06200636

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether signs of heart failure can be found in fluid just under the skin, instead of in blood. Twenty heart failure patients had their skin fluid tested during exercise. The goal was to see if this painless method could help predict when the disease gets worse and when treatment is needed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité

    Berlin, State of Berlin, 13353, Germany

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