Heart ultrasound in nursing homes could cut emergency stays
NCT ID NCT06445231
First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 34 times
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.
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Nantes University Hospital
RECRUITINGNantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44093, France
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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