SUbCONgestion in Heart Failure Registry (NCT06244693) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
SUbCONgestion in Heart Failure Registry
Chile49 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the decongestion process in heart failure patients. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the behavior of congestion during hospitalization in adult patients with acute heart failure (AHF)? Participants will be evaluated in the decongestion process through clinical, analytical, and ultrasonographic variables, and they will be followed up for one year to assess mortality and rehospitalization rates in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults diagnosed with decompensated heart failure in the emergency department or cardiology outpatient clinic at the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile (HCUCh).
* Profile of warm-wet and cold-wet type heart failure.
* Spontaneous ventilation with or without non-invasive mechanical support.
* Desire for participation validated through informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dry-type heart failure profile (warm and cold)
* Diagnostics that mimics heart failure (valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and others diagnostic different from heart failure).
* Septic, distributive, or obstructive shock
* Polytraumatized
* Severe burns
* Invasive mechanical ventilation
* Permanent renal replacement therapy
* Severe dependence
* Presence of terminal illness with a prognosis of survival less than one year
* Presence of traumatic conditions that prevent the use of thoracic ultrasound, such as a flail chest or moderate to severe burn on the left hemithorax.
* Lack of a support network or contact.
* Cardiorespiratory arrest
* Refusal to participate as indicated in the informed consent.
* Presence of psychological or intellectual disability that prevents expressing the will to participate.
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.
1This trial is a registry focused on 'subcongestion' in heart failure — can you explain what subcongestion means in my case, and whether subtle fluid buildup might be something we should be monitoring more closely in my treatment?
2Since this study tracked rehospitalization and all-cause mortality as its main outcomes, has the data from this registry changed how doctors like you approach managing congestion in heart failure patients before they end up back in the hospital?
3The trial is listed as completed — does that mean there are published or preliminary results we could look at together to understand what the findings suggest about managing congestion in heart failure?
4This was a registry study rather than a clinical trial testing a specific treatment, so what does that mean for how we should interpret any findings — and are there actual treatment trials based on what this registry discovered that might be relevant to my situation?
5Given that this registry studied congestion patterns and outcomes, are there specific signs of congestion I should be watching for at home that could help us act earlier and potentially reduce my risk of rehospitalization?
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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.