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Bedside flu shot for heart patients: a simple strategy to save lives?

NCT ID NCT07721649

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Stephan Baldus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether offering a seasonal flu vaccine to heart patients while they are still in the hospital, along with active counseling, increases vaccination rates compared to counseling alone. The study enrolls adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome or heart failure who are eligible for the flu shot. The goal is to see if bedside vaccination can overcome common barriers like forgetfulness or access issues.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
seasonal influenza vaccine (high-dose or standard-dose)
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could significantly increase flu vaccination rates among high-risk heart patients, potentially preventing serious flu-related complications.
What could go wrong
This is a single-country trial with 482 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. The intervention may not change long-term vaccination behavior beyond the first season.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome cardiovascular disorder congestive heart failure heart failure Vaccination Hesitancy Vaccination Refusal influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HEART FAILURE INFLUENZA, HUMAN VACCINATION REFUSAL

Contacts and locations

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  • Clinic III for Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne

    Cologne, 50937, Germany

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  • Department of Cardiology, University Heart and Vascular Centre Hamburg

    Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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