Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 90

Registry for patients with heart failure

Official title: Registry for Longitudinal Mortality and Therapy in Patients With Heart Failure (GREARTWAL Study)

Run by Shanghai 10th People's Hospital · NCT04062500 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study collects health information from people hospitalized with heart failure in China to see how they can be better treated and what factors affect their recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10500 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai 10th People's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2020
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 17, 2020
Trial IDNCT04062500 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who meet established heart failure diagnostic criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old or those with a life expectancy of less than one year due to other clinical conditions may not 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 registry collects extensive clinical data on patients hospitalized with acute heart failure across multiple hospitals in China. It aims to investigate the clinical features, prognosis, and management of heart failure patients, focusing on identifying high-risk individuals and understanding factors that influence their outcomes. The study will also assess patient compliance, adverse drug effects, and the impact of self-management on health outcomes. By compiling this information, the registry seeks to enhance the understanding of heart failure and improve patient care.

Why it matters

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

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized registry approaches to improve understanding and management of heart failure, indicating potential for this study's success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- 1. 18 years and older. 2. Meet the diagnostic criteria of China 2018 or JACC/AHA 2017 or ESC 2016 heart failure guidelines.

3\. Agree to be tested and sign an informed consent certificate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Age\<18 years old. 2. Patients who refused to participate. 3. Patients may have a life expectancy of less than 1 years due to non- heart failure clinical conditions.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Dachun Xu, PhD — Shanghai Tenthth People's Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Dachun Xu, PhD
  • Email: xdc77@tongji.edu.cn
  • Phone: 18917684045

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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.