Nationwide registry of patients with acute heart failure in Korea

Korean Heart Failure Registry Ⅲ of Korean Society of Heart Failure

Observational Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · NCT04329234

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

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSeoul National University Bundang Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seongnam)
Trial IDNCT04329234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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 this trial is running

Seongnam

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute Heart Failure
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