Study for the Evaluation of a Non-invasive Hemodynamic Measurement in Heart Failure Patients

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT05441696

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

Track changes in non-invasive central venous pressure across hospital stay and relationship with readmission

Official Title

Pilot Study for the Evaluation of ezCVP in Heart Failure Patients

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. * Arm circumference of 23 cm to 55 cm* Subject admitted to the hospital with acute exacerbation of heart failure, with either reduced or preserved ejection fraction* Subject is at risk for readmission (NYHA Functional Classification 2-3)* Subject is able to understand the risks and potential benefits of participating in the study and is willing to provide written, informed consent* ezCVP indicator is high (CVPNI is over 9 mmHg) at admission* Subject is willing and able to comply with protocol procedures* Subject tested negative for COVID test after admission to the hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. * Finger and upper arm anatomical anomaly or disease that may interfere with attaching a pulse oximeter sensor and/or blood pressure cuff* Pregnant (self-reported)* Upper extremity DVT (currently being treated)* Severe skin disease involving the upper arm(s)* Study investigator may exclude patients based on clinical judgement

Investigator(s)

Masataka Kawana
Cardiologist, Heart failure cardiologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)