Hidden blood mutations linked to heart failure?
NCT ID NCT06626685
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP)—a condition where blood cells carry certain mutations—plays a role in heart failure. Researchers will examine 300 adults with acute or chronic heart failure to see how common CHIP is and how it relates to inflammation. The goal is to better understand the biological pathways that worsen heart failure, which could lead to new treatment strategies in the future.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could reveal how blood cell mutations contribute to heart failure, potentially pointing toward new treatment targets.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link, and results may not lead to direct therapies.
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Conditions
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ATS BERGAMO Agenzia di Tutela della Salute
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBergamo, 24121, Italy
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Asst Papa Giovanni Xxiii - Dip. Di Cardiologia
RECRUITINGBergamo, 24127, Italy
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