๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-08

Myocardial Mechanisms in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (NCT06517186)

Myocardial Mechanisms in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (MM-HFpEF) A HeartShare Clinical Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Northwestern University

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

The purpose of this study is to identify changes in heart tissue structure and biological function in patients with heart failure by performing an endomyocardial biopsy (EMB or heart biopsy) during a right heart catheterization (RHC). The ultimate goal is to use this information to develop new treatments for heart failure.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 30 Years

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)

  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Johns Hopkins University โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Mass General Brigham โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • Wake Forest University โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 695-6765

Email: heartsharestudy@northwestern.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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