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Could a simple questionnaire spot hidden heart failure in seniors?

NCT ID NCT07673562

Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates a simple questionnaire designed to detect decompensated heart failure—a sudden worsening of heart failure—in people aged 55 and older on Réunion Island. Researchers will compare the questionnaire's results with standard heart exams (echocardiogram, ECG, and cardiologist exam) to see how accurate the tool is. The goal is to provide a quick, low-cost way to identify patients who need urgent heart care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Early Detection Questionnaire
What this could lead to
If successful, this simple questionnaire could help doctors quickly identify heart failure in older adults, leading to faster treatment and better outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study focused on developing and testing the tool. The questionnaire may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to other populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Patients aged 55 or older who reside on Réunion Island and are hospitalized in the cardiology department of the University Hospital (CHU) or the Centre Hospitalier Ouest Réunion (CHOR)

Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients: * Aged 55 and older * Admitted on an unscheduled basis to the cardiology department at the CHU (North and South campuses) and the CHOR for any reason (in general wards or intensive care) * Residents of Réunion * Able to read and write French * Enrolled in a social security program * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Patients: * Who cannot communicate in French * For whom it is impossible to administer the questionnaire * For whom the ETT and/or cardiology consultation are impossible * Who are under guardianship, conservatorship, or judicial protection

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Conditions

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heart failure

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Heart failure

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