Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Nationwide registry of patients with acute heart failure in Korea

Official title: Korean Heart Failure Registry Ⅲ of Korean Society of Heart Failure

Run by Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · NCT04329234 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from hospitalized adults with acute heart failure in Korea to see how different factors affect their treatment and recovery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorSeoul National University Bundang Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seongnam)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 1, 2020
Trial IDNCT04329234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are hospitalized adult patients exhibiting symptoms or signs of heart failure.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old or those who do not consent will not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Korean Heart Failure Registry III is a multi-center, prospective registry that enrolls hospitalized adult patients diagnosed with acute heart failure across Korea. The registry aims to analyze various factors including the etiology, treatment approaches, and prognosis of acute heart failure. By collecting comprehensive data, the study seeks to develop effective management strategies for this condition. This observational study will provide valuable insights into the treatment and outcomes of heart failure patients in a real-world setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved management strategies and outcomes for patients with acute heart failure.

How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in improving understanding and management of heart failure, indicating that this approach is both valuable and tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
All consecutive hospitalized adult heart failure patients who fulfill one of 1-3 and 4

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Symptoms of heart failure
2. Signs of heart failure
3. Lung congestion in Chest-x-ray
4. Objective finding of structural and/or functional disorder of the heart or elevated natriuretic peptide levels

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients younger than 18 years old
2. Patients who do no consent

Where it's running

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
    Seongnam, South Korea
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.