Could your GP spot heart trouble with a handheld ultrasound?

NCT ID NCT07427303

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explores whether general practitioners can use a tiny ultrasound device to detect early signs of heart disease during a routine office visit. Researchers will enroll 300 adults aged 65 and older with risk factors, or adults with symptoms like shortness of breath or leg swelling. The goal is to see if GP-performed scans match expert interpretations, potentially making heart screening more accessible in areas with limited specialists.

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 device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow GPs to screen for early heart failure in their office, potentially reducing hospitalizations and deaths by catching problems sooner.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not yet recruiting. It only checks if GPs can perform and interpret the scan accurately compared to experts, so it may not prove real-world benefit or be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cough Dyspnea Edema heart failure Weight Gain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGE 65 AND OLDER CARDIAC RISK FACTORS COUGH DYSPNEA; CARDIAC FATIGABILITY OEDEMA WEIGHT GAIN

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