Prognostic model for heart failure outcomes

In-hospital & 30-day Prognostication of Acute Heart Failure Patients by Comparing 4 Validated Scores in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department of Cardiac Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi- Pakistan

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan · NCT06414928

This study is trying to see how well different risk scores can predict outcomes for heart failure patients who visit the emergency department.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNational Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan (other)
Locations1 site (Karachi, Sindh)
Trial IDNCT06414928 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the prognosis of heart failure patients by utilizing multiple validated risk scores. Eligible patients over 18 years old, who visit the emergency department at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Karachi, will be interviewed to gather demographic data and risk factors. The study will follow these patients for 30 days to determine their survival status, using established risk assessment tools like the GWTG-HF and OHFRS. A total of 939 patients will be included to ensure robust data analysis.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old, newly or previously diagnosed with heart failure, who can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those unable to provide consent due to mental incapacity may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of heart failure prognosis, leading to better patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies using similar risk assessment approaches have shown promise in improving heart failure management, indicating potential for success in this study.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of age \> 18 years or more
* Either gender
* Patients visited the emergency department at NICVD, Karachi
* Newly/Already diagnosed with Heart Failure
* Giving informed consent
* Who can be followed in 30 days via Telephone or in OPD

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients of age \<18 years
* Patients who do not give consent
* Patients who are mentally handicapped due to any neurological or psychiatric illness (excluding depression/anxiety)

Where this trial is running

Karachi, Sindh

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.

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Conditions: Heart Failure Acute

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.