Obesity and heart failure: new study seeks early warning signs

NCT ID NCT07539766

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how obesity leads to a type of heart failure called HFpEF, where the heart becomes stiff. Researchers will enroll 250 people with obesity and use heart ultrasounds, blood tests, and fat tissue samples to look for early signs of heart problems. Participants will be followed for two years to see how weight loss affects their heart health.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Zuyderland Medisch Centrum Heerlen

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    Heerlen, Limburg, 6419PC, Netherlands

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