Can a simple blood test predict heart failure? cleveland clinic launches major study

NCT ID NCT03012022

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

Summary

This study looks at how inflammation and oxidation (chemical reactions in the body) might damage the heart and lead to heart failure. Researchers are tracking over 1,200 healthy adults aged 40+ (or 18+ with a family history of heart failure) to see if waste products in blood or urine can predict future heart problems. The goal is to find early warning signs before symptoms appear.

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 help identify early warning signs for heart failure in otherwise healthy individuals.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct medical benefit or change in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiomyopathy heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States