Ultrasound could help heart failure patients go home sooner

NCT ID NCT06965712

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Florida International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) to check fluid levels can help doctors treat heart failure patients more effectively. 66 adults hospitalized with decompensated heart failure will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or ultrasound-guided care. The goal is to see if ultrasound guidance can shorten hospital stays and reduce the chance of being readmitted within 30 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could mean shorter hospital stays and fewer readmissions for heart failure patients by using a simple bedside ultrasound to guide treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The ultrasound is just a guide—it may not actually change outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congestive heart failure heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE HEART FAILURE HOSPITAL LENGTH OF STAY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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