Ultrasound brain blood flow and thinking in stable heart failure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a noninvasive ultrasound test of blood flow in the brain, along with memory and thinking questionnaires, can help explain thinking changes in people with stable heart failure. It may help researchers better understand why some people develop cognitive (thinking) difficulties as heart failure progresses.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure that’s been stable for at least 6 months
- Your heart failure symptoms are mild to moderate (NYHA I to III), not worsening suddenly
- You agree to take part in tests: echocardiogram, neck and brain ultrasound (carotid and transcranial Doppler), and thinking tests (MMSE and MoCA)
- You do not already have a diagnosis of dementia, and your MMSE/MoCA scores are not very low (not under 10)
- You do not have recent stroke (within the last 3 months) or other major irreversible illness (like advanced cancer)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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