Point of Care Ultrasound for Heart Failure
(POCUS-HF Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to implement point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to generate preliminary, or pilot, data to support a full future POCUS study across multiple Corewell Health outpatient rural facilities. The study aims to demonstrate feasibility of the procedure utilizing input from the patient, provider, and the clinic staff. Preliminary data will also be used to estimate the magnitude of effect in estimating sample size and power in participants who receive the POCUS procedure versus those who continue with standard of care. Up to 100 participants will be enrolled.
Who Is on the Research Team?
David McNamara, MD, MPh
Principal Investigator
Corewell Health West
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with suspected or diagnosed heart failure who are receiving care at Corewell Health outpatient rural clinics. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are not listed, but participants must be eligible to receive either standard care or a point of care ultrasound exam.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Point of Care Ultrasound
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether using point of care ultrasound (POCUS) during clinic visits helps diagnose heart failure compared to usual methods. About 100 people will take part, with some getting POCUS and others receiving standard care.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Left ventricular Ejection fraction is estimated using a novel turn-by-turn guidance software embedded within a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device.
Standard of Care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Corewell Health West
Lead Sponsor
Michigan State University
Collaborator
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