Can a simple ultrasound replace a heart catheter? new study puts it to the test.
NCT ID NCT02883504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a non-invasive heart ultrasound method (E/e') can accurately estimate left ventricular filling pressure, compared to the standard invasive catheter test. 85 adults who were already getting an ultrasound took part. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could reliably replace the catheter for this measurement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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85 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2014
- Finished
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Aug 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Patient performing an echocardiography in the routine clinical practice * Informed consent given Exclusion Criteria: * Severe valve disease, valvular prostheses, calcification of the mitral valve, the history of myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, severe arrhythmias not allowing the Doppler analysis, pacemaker and any image by inadequate Doppler ultrasound * Major person under legal protection (backup justice, trusteeship, guardianship), person deprived of liberty.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Rennes
Rennes, France
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