Can a simple chest test spot hidden heart damage before it's too late?
NCT ID NCT07230964
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study looks at whether a non-invasive test called impedance cardiography (the HYPERGRAPH test) can detect early signs of heart failure in people with aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's main valve narrows. Researchers will compare the test results with heart MRI scans in 6 adults who have not had a heart attack or certain other heart conditions. The goal is to see if the HYPERGRAPH test can reliably identify when the heart is struggling, which could lead to earlier treatment.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 6 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- 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: * • Male or female at least 18 years of age. * No prior history of myocardial infarction or cardiac amyloidosis. * Recent CMR scan with late gadolinium enhancement or scheduled for CMR scan with late gadolinium enhancement. * A history of: * Moderate aortic stenosis and no replacement fibrosis OR Moderate aortic stenosis and symptoms who has replacement fibrosis OR Severe aortic stenosis with replacement fibrosis prior to aortic valve replacement. * Able to comprehend and provide informed consent in English. * Participants must have intact, healthy skin at the electrode application sites. Exclusion Criteria: * • Under 18 years of age * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Unable to consent * Prisoners * History of myocardial infarction * History of cardiac amyloidosis * Patients with any metal or implant such as IUD, braces, metal fragments implants in the eye, pacemakers (especially Minute Ventilation pacemakers with the MV function activated) defibrillators, or any other electronic cardiac implant. * Claustrophobic or afraid or small places. * Severe obesity (BMI \> 40) that impairs accurate ICG measurement due to difficulties in electrode placement or excessive impedance. * Active skin conditions, such as rashes, open wound or significant skin sensitivity at the electrode placement sites.
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Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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