๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-29

Biomarkers to Classify Heart Failure (NCT02347722)

Evaluation of Existing Biomarker Candidates to Accurately Classify the Etiology of Heart Failure

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate existing biomarkers and see if they can be used to accurately diagnose the etiology of heart failure.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Ottawa Heart Institute โ€” Ottawa, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute โ€” Ottawa, Ontario

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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