Scientists collect heart tissue to unlock heart failure secrets
NCT ID NCT02683681
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects tissue and blood samples from 200 people with advanced heart failure who are getting a heart pump or transplant. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about the disease. No new treatments are being tested, and the study does not change how patients are treated.
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 registry could help researchers better understand heart failure and potentially guide future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects samples but does not test any therapy, so it won't directly help participants.
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