Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for patients with acute heart failure in Krakow

Official title: Lesser Poland Cracovian Heart Failure Registry

Run by Jagiellonian University · NCT05746923 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting health information from patients with acute heart failure in Krakow to see how different treatments work and what affects their long-term health.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2500 (estimated)
SponsorJagiellonian University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Krakow)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 15, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT05746923 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are adults over 18 years old who are hospitalized due to acute heart failure.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide informed 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 Lesser Poland Cracovian Heart Failure Registry (LECRA-HF) aims to enhance understanding of acute heart failure (AHF) and its long-term outcomes. This observational registry collects comprehensive clinical data from hospitalized AHF patients, including their medical history, diagnostic test results, and treatment approaches. By analyzing various heart failure subtypes and their prognostic factors, the registry seeks to identify optimal treatment methods and the impact of invasive procedures. The registry will be continuously updated until 2026 to provide ongoing insights into this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment strategies and better long-term outcomes for patients with acute heart failure.

How similar studies have gone: Previous registries in Poland have provided valuable insights, but this specific approach to AHF is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* hospitalization due to acute heart failure
* \> 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* inability to give informed consent to participate in the registry

Where it's running

  • Department of Coronary Disease and Heart Failure, John Paul II Hospital in Krakow, Jagiellonian University Medical College
    Krakow, Poland
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Konrad Stępień, MD — Department of Coronary Disease and Heart Failure, John Paul II Hospital in Krakow
  • Study coordinator: Konrad Stępień, MD
  • Email: konrad.stepien@uj.edu.pl
  • Phone: 12 614 22 18

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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.