Clinical trial for Heart Failure
Official title Assessing Systemic Circulation and LV Performance in Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04347655
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the new measurements show lower heart pump function in people who have heart failure.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have heart failure or who do not have heart failure.
- What's involved
- You will lie on a bed, have a heart monitor and finger cuff attached, rest for 5 minutes, squeeze a hand‑grip device as hard as possible for 2 minutes, then rest again for 5 minutes. All the data are collected during this single visit.
- Time commitment
- The whole visit takes about 20 minutes and involves only one outpatient appointment.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older
- Clinical heart failure (HFrEF or HFpEF) for heart failure patients and no clinical heart failure for the non-heart failure participants.
You likely can't join if
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
- On intravenous inotrope or pressor medications to maintain their cardiac function
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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