New ultrasound method could spot muscle wasting in heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT03948776
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checks if a portable ultrasound device can accurately measure muscle and fat loss in people with heart failure. Researchers compared ultrasound results to the standard DXA scan in 48 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart failure patients. If validated, this ultrasound could offer a safer, cheaper, and more accessible way to diagnose muscle wasting.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, radiation-free way to diagnose muscle wasting in heart failure patients at the bedside.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early validation study with only 48 participants. The ultrasound may not match DXA accuracy, and results may not apply to all heart failure patients.
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Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States