Heart failure patients: does stress make it worse?

NCT ID NCT04551560

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether acute stress can cause sudden worsening of congestive heart failure. Researchers will monitor 112 heart failure patients who have an implanted device that measures pressure in the lung artery. They will compare pressure readings during stressful and calm moments, both in the lab and in daily life.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify stress as a trigger for heart failure flare-ups, leading to better management strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove a direct cause-and-effect link, and results may not apply to all heart failure patients.

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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.

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Francis Hospital
RECRUITING

Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, United States
Yale University
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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