Simple handgrip squeeze could revolutionize heart failure assessment
NCT ID NCT04347655
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at the University of Calgary are testing a new, non-invasive way to assess heart function using a handgrip exercise. The study involves 100 adults, half with heart failure and half without. Participants squeeze a device with maximum force for two minutes while sensors measure blood pressure and heart output. The goal is to see if this simple test can reveal differences in heart performance between healthy individuals and those with heart failure.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, non-invasive way to evaluate heart function in people with heart failure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The new method may not prove reliable or useful in practice.
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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