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A Study Of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine shorter hospitalization length as well as a reduced rates of recurrent heart failure hospitalization compared to current standard of care in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure. A 1-day reduction in hospital length of stay in unblinded subjects receiving daily HF-FOCUS examinations compared to a blinded standard of care arm.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years or older

  • Admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiology Progressive Care Unit (Cardiology 1-5 teams)

  • Admission diagnosis of either:

    • Acute systolic heart failure

    • Acute on chronic systolic heart failure

    • Acute diastolic heart failure

    • Acute on chronic diastolic heart failure

    • Acute right heart failure

    • Acute on chronic right heart failure

  • Able to provide informed consent and willing to undergo daily lung ultrasound examinations during their hospitalization.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects less than 18 years of age

  • Unable to provide informed consent.

  • Unwilling to undergo daily lung ultrasound examinations

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 01/07/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jared Bird, M.D.

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Contact information:

Jared Bird

bird.jared@mayo.edu

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