Heart ultrasound in nursing homes could cut emergency stays

NCT ID NCT06445231

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will give heart ultrasounds to 1050 nursing home residents to see if catching heart problems early reduces flare-ups and unplanned hospital stays. Researchers will also check if the scans are practical and affordable for nursing homes. The goal is to improve heart care for older adults without sending them to the hospital.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
What this could lead to: If successful, routine heart scans in nursing homes could catch heart problems early and reduce emergency hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is an early implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may show no benefit in reducing hospitalizations, and results may not apply to all nursing homes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder heart failure heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART DISEASES HEART FAILURE HEART VALVE DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nantes University Hospital
RECRUITING

Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44093, France

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