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Skin fluid may hold key to early heart disease detection

NCT ID NCT06632353

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether fluid from the skin can be used to detect signs of heart disease. Researchers will collect skin fluid and blood samples from 30 volunteers, including older adults with heart failure and younger healthy adults. The goal is to see if certain biomarkers in skin fluid can help diagnose or monitor cardiovascular conditions.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple skin test for early detection of heart disease, potentially allowing for earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study focused on measuring biomarkers, not treating disease. It may not find reliable markers or translate into a practical test.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy volunteers and subjects recruited at hospital

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion criteria: Group 1: Chronic heart failure with stable therapy. NYHA classification II, III and IV. Age \> 60 years. Group 2: Age 18-40 years. Exclusion criteria: * Participating in another clinical investigation which may affect the study outcome according to clinical judgement. * Previous use of sampling system used. * Pregnancy or lactating. * Any disease or condition that may be affected. * Individuals who lack the ability to fully consent to participate in the study. * Severe skin injury. * Tattoo or piercing close to sampling area. * Group 1: All forms of emergency care. * Group 1: Non-stable therapy. * Group 1: Sepsis. * Group 1: BMI \> 30kg/m2. * Group 1: Age \> 84 years. * Group 2: Known heart or vascular disease. * Group 2: Diabetes. * Group 2: Kidney disease.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Danderyd Hospital

    Danderyd, Sweden

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