Understanding heart failure and its different types using advanced technology
CHIcago Center for Accelerating nextGen Omics, deep phenotyping, and data science in Heart Failure (CHICAGO-HF)
['FUNDING_U01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-10890012
This study is looking at heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) to better understand how it affects people and to find more personalized treatments, using advanced imaging and tests to get a closer look at the heart and related health issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10890012 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition that affects many individuals and currently lacks effective treatments. By utilizing advanced techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biopsies, the study aims to deeply analyze the heart's structure and function, as well as the various health issues that may accompany heart failure. The goal is to gather comprehensive data on patients to better understand the disease and develop personalized treatment strategies. This approach emphasizes precision medicine, moving away from generic treatments to tailored therapies based on individual patient characteristics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Not a fit: Patients with heart failure types other than preserved ejection fraction or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for patients suffering from heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced phenotyping techniques to improve understanding and treatment of heart failure, indicating that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHAN, SADIYA SANA — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: KHAN, SADIYA SANA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.