Plain-English translation of NCT06215248 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is looking at how leg artery disease—a condition where blood vessels in the legs become narrowed—may affect how well the heart works. Researchers will use specialized heart imaging called strain analysis to look closely at the heart's pumping function and will also check blood samples for chemical changes that might relate to heart and organ damage. The goal is to understand the connection between leg artery disease and heart problems so doctors can better help patients in the future.
Many patients with leg artery disease also develop heart problems, but doctors don't fully understand why or how to predict which patients are at highest risk. This study aims to find early signs of heart dysfunction so that treatment can be started sooner to prevent serious complications.
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As a participant, you would visit the research center at Tartu University Hospital for evaluation visits where researchers will perform specialized heart ultrasound imaging (called strain analysis) to measure how well your heart pumps blood, and collect blood samples for laboratory testing. You'll also share information about your medical history. The study is observational, meaning you won't be taking a new medication—researchers are simply measuring and comparing heart function and blood markers between people with leg artery disease and similar people without the condition.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
Estonia
Sponsor
Tartu University Hospital
Enrollment target
~162 participants
Started
February 2024
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
35 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Jaak Kals, PhD
Tartu University Hospital
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