๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-26

NT-ProBNP-based Heart Failure Screening and Prevention Trial in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: STRONG-DM Study (NCT06593327)

Evaluation of a Pragmatic NT-ProBNP-based Heart Failure Screening Strategy Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: STRONG-DM Study (Screening and Treatment Using Risk-based apprOach With NT-ProBNP Guidance in Diabetes Mellitus

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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

A pragmatic, randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effect of a heart failure (HF) risk assessment and prevention strategy incorporating HF clinical risk scores (WATCH-DM) with cardiac biomarker (NT-proBNP) paired with a clinical decision support tool to implement an intensive prevention strategy among patients with high risk focused on implementation of evidence-based HF preventive therapies.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Intensive Prevention Strategy (BEHAVIORAL)

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

Instant Checklist

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

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

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 869-8957

Email: ambarish.pandey@utsouthwestern.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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—