HeartGuide: Preliminary Study (NCT05490303) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HeartGuide: Preliminary Study
France90 participantsStarted 2022-09-09
Plain-language summary
Echocardiography is the examination of choice for the study of cardiac pathologies. Interest of echocardiography for other medical specialties has already been demonstrated (intensive care in the case of hemodynamic failure - in intra and extra hospital emergency medicine for the initial assessment of chest pain or dyspnea).
The expansion of echocardiography'use has been catalyzed by miniaturization of echographic systems and decrease in their price. Recently, probes directly connected to a tablet or phone have been developed at a limited cost.
Therefore, it's possible to consider these ultrasound scanners as the new stethoscope that could be used by any health professional.
The last limit to this democratization is the training, especially for non-specialists (non-cardiologists).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients (male or female) older than 18 years,
* Patient having a scheduled cardiac ultrasound outside any emergency context,
* Patients who have not objected to participating in the research (at the latest on the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research),
* Subjects affiliated or benefiting from a social security plan,
* Women of childbearing age who are using effective contraception.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Person under legal protection (legal protection, guardianship or curatorship),
* Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision,
* Person who is unable to give his/her non-opposition,
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.