Simple Check-Up could spot hidden heart failure in seniors

NCT ID NCT06865053

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study tested a structured heart failure screening pathway for adults aged 65 and older during routine general practice visits. The screening involved a questionnaire, a blood test (NT-proBNP), and an echocardiogram. Researchers aimed to see how many patients would be diagnosed with heart failure using this approach, and how many would be ruled out or left uncertain.

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 screening pathway could help doctors detect heart failure earlier in older adults during routine check-ups, potentially reducing emergency visits.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It tests a screening process, not a cure or therapy. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire Beaussetanne

    Le Beausset, Var, 83330, France

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire Caduceus

    La Seyne-sur-Mer, Var, 83500, France

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire La Cadière d'Azur

    La Cadière-d'Azur, Var, 83740, France

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire La Farlède

    La Farlède, Var, 83210, France

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire Toulon City

    Toulon, Var, 83000, France

  • Maison de Santé Pluridisciplinaire Vallée du Gapeau - Sollies-Pont

    Solliès-Pont, Var, 83210, France