Heart failure check without needles? small study tests light sensor
NCT ID NCT01577810
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if a non-invasive device using light (near infrared spectroscopy) could measure how well the heart is pumping in children with heart failure during routine clinic visits. Only 3 children took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find a simpler way to spot worsening heart failure without extra pokes or procedures.
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Phoenix Children's Hospital Heart Failure Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States