Ultrasound may replace X-Ray for muscle checks in heart failure
NCT ID NCT03948776
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether a portable ultrasound device can accurately measure muscle loss in people with heart failure, compared to the standard X-ray method. Researchers enrolled 48 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart failure patients. The goal was to see if ultrasound could offer a safer, cheaper, and more portable way to detect muscle wasting.
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Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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