Leg artery trouble may signal hidden heart damage

NCT ID NCT06215248

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tartu University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how narrowed leg arteries (peripheral artery disease) might affect heart function. Researchers will use advanced heart ultrasound to measure subtle changes in heart muscle strain in 162 participants. They will also check for links to metabolism and organ damage. The goal is to better understand the heart risks tied to leg artery disease.

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 study could help doctors detect early heart problems in people with leg artery disease, leading to better monitoring and care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tartu University Hospital
RECRUITING

Tartu, Estonia

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