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Rural heart failure diagnosis gets a boost from Point-of-Care testing

NCT ID NCT07682545

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates whether a quick blood test for NT-pro-BNP, done in a doctor's office, can help diagnose heart failure earlier in rural areas where specialists are scarce. The test is given to people over 60 with symptoms like shortness of breath or swelling. Researchers will track how many new heart failure cases are found and whether this approach reduces 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 diagnostic approach could help detect heart failure earlier in rural communities, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot study, so the approach may not prove reliable or scalable. The test is only one part of diagnosis and could miss some cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIAGNOSIS HEART FAILURE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Hospital Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

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