Plain-English translation of NCT07530029 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This research study follows older adults (80 years and older) who are hospitalized for acute heart failure to understand the connection between muscle loss (called sarcopenia) and heart disease outcomes. Researchers will use ultrasound, blood tests, and strength measurements to assess muscle health and predict which patients are at higher risk for complications after leaving the hospital.
Muscle loss is very common in older adults with heart failure, but doctors don't yet fully understand how it affects recovery and long-term survival. This study aims to find better ways to identify and measure muscle health in heart failure patients so doctors can provide more personalized care and predict who may need extra support.
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During your hospitalization, researchers will perform ultrasound scans of your muscles, measure your muscle strength using a simple handheld device, and draw blood samples to test for markers related to muscle and heart health. After you leave the hospital, the study team will monitor you for 6 months through follow-up visits or phone calls to track your recovery and any health events that occur.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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