Exploring genetic and immune factors in heart failure
Official title: Role of Immunity and Genetic Predisposition in Chronic Heart Failure Exacerbation
Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT06758128 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how inflammation and genetic factors affect heart failure in older adults, especially focusing on differences between men and women.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 215 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 4, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06758128 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with exacerbated chronic heart failure who are stable and not requiring inotropic support.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18, pregnant women, those with acute coronary syndromes, or severe renal failure are unlikely to benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between inflammatory markers and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, focusing on gender differences and advanced age. It will involve adult patients hospitalized for chronic heart failure, collecting clinical and demographic data from electronic health records. The study will document various clinical parameters, including comorbidities and NYHA class, to better understand the inflammatory state in these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of heart failure, particularly in older adults and women.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach may be novel, studies investigating inflammation in heart failure have shown promising results in understanding the condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Adult patients (age ≥18 years) with exacerbation of chronic heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction, * stable haemodynamic conditions, without the need for inotropic support at the time of admission to the ward, * signature of the informed consent. Exclusion criteria: . age \<18 years; * pregnancy; * acute coronary syndromes; * end-stage renal failure (clearance \<30 mL/min) or dialysis; * ongoing sepsis; * bed rest syndrome; * any concomitant neoplasm, * congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies (HIV, immunosuppressive drugs).
Where it's running
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOC Medicina Genarale e dell'Invecchiamento
Rome, Lazio, Italy Recruiting -
IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza
San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rossella Cianci — Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Study coordinator: Rossella Cianci
- Email: rossella.cianci@policlinicogemelli.it
- Phone: +390630154878
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.