Heart FailureNCT07619222
Correlation and Prognostic Value of Body Composition, Cardiac Structure and Function in Patients With Different Heart Failure Subtypes
An observational study of Heart Failure, run by Beijing Anzhen Hospital.
Trial summary
Heart failure (HF) refers to impaired cardiac function caused by various heart diseases. Patients commonly present with dyspnea, fatigue, edema and other symptoms, ranking among the leading causes of death from cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Heart Failure
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 1 Jun 2028
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Retrospectively collected patients who underwent coronary CTA at Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, between April 2018 and March 2025.
Who may be able to join
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria for heart failure set forth in the 2022 ESC Guidelines: presence of typical symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, fatigue, edema, etc.) and signs (e.g., pulmonary rales, jugular venous distention, third heart sound, etc.) of heart failure;
- Undergoing both coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and non-contrast chest computed tomography (CT), with image quality meeting the requirements for quantitative analysis;
- Age ≥ 18 years, with complete clinical and follow-up data, and ability to cooperate with imaging examinations and follow-up assessments.
Who cannot join
- Acute myocardial infarction occurring within 3 months prior to the imaging examination;
- Other definite structural heart diseases, including congenital heart disease, myocarditis, pericardial disease, severe valvular heart disease, etc.;
- End-stage organ diseases (hepatic/renal/pulmonary failure, active malignancy);
- Unmeasurable scan images (e.g., due to pericardial effusion or artifacts);
- Incomplete or missing clinical data.
About this study
Official title: Study on the Correlation and Prognostic Value of Body Composition, Cardiac Structure and Function in Patients With Different Subtypes of Heart Failure
Heart failure (HF) refers to impaired cardiac function caused by various heart diseases. Patients commonly present with dyspnea, fatigue, edema and other symptoms, ranking among the leading causes of death from cardiovascular diseases worldwide. According to World Health Organization statistics, more than 26 million people globally suffer from heart failure. The rising prevalence of aging population, hypertension, diabetes and other comorbidities continues to expand the patient population, imposing a heavy burden on families and society.
Body mass index (BMI) was traditionally adopted to assess the correlation between obesity and heart failure, yet this method has inherent limitations. The obesity paradox indicates that obese heart failure patients may achieve better recovery outcomes than those with normal weight. Additionally, BMI fails to differentiate the impacts of adipose tissues distributed in distinct anatomical sites. Advances in imaging technology have enabled accurate quantification of regional fat deposits, including epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT).
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Domestic and international studies have verified that fat distribution exerts greater influence than total fat volume. Directly adjacent to the myocardium, EAT may secrete inflammatory mediators and induce myocardial injury. SAT produces protective bioactive substances, while its effects vary across heart failure subtypes and remain inconclusive. IMAT is correlated with reduced physical activity and poor clinical prognosis. Nevertheless, most existing researches focus solely on single-site fat tissue or specific heart failure types. Comprehensive combined analysis of cardiac, somatic and muscular adipose tissues, as well as systematic comparison among diverse heart failure subtypes, remains insufficient.
This study intends to quantify the three types of adipose tissues simultaneously, combined with cardiac structural and functional examinations, to explore their associations with heart failure. The findings are expected to facilitate precise risk stratification and individualized therapeutic strategy formulation for clinicians.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure
- Keywords
- heart failure, body composition, cardiac MRI
- Medical subject headings
- Heart Failure
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Rate of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)
Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as the composite endpoint of all-cause death, non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke.
Measured: The follow-up was conducted within one month after data collection was completed.
Proportion of Participants Experiencing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)
Composite endpoint of all-cause death, non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke.
Measured: Follow-up conducted within one month after data collection was completed.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Heart FailureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beijing Anzhen HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beijing Anzhen Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07619222
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KS2026087
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 24 May 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study on the Correlation and Prognostic Value of Body Composition, Cardiac Structure and Function in Patients With Different Subtypes of Heart Failure
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07619222
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KS2026087
- Conditions
- Heart Failure
- Keywords
- heart failure, body composition, cardiac MRI
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Beijing Anzhen HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Heart failure (HF) refers to impaired cardiac function caused by various heart diseases. Patients commonly present with dyspnea, fatigue, edema and other symptoms, ranking among the leading causes of death from cardiovascular diseases worldwide. According to World Health Organization statistics, more than 26 million people globally suffer from heart failure. The rising prevalence of aging population, hypertension, diabetes and other comorbidities continues to expand the patient population, imposing a heavy burden on families and society.
Body mass index (BMI) was traditionally adopted to assess the correlation between obesity and heart failure, yet this method has inherent limitations. The obesity paradox indicates that obese heart failure patients may achieve better recovery outcomes than those with normal weight. Additionally, BMI fails to differentiate the impacts of adipose tissues distributed in distinct anatomical sites. Advances in imaging technology have enabled accurate quantification of regional fat deposits, including epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT).
Domestic and international studies have verified that fat distribution exerts greater influence than total fat volume. Directly adjacent to the myocardium, EAT may secrete inflammatory mediators and induce myocardial injury. SAT produces protective bioactive substances, while its effects vary across heart failure subtypes and remain inconclusive. IMAT is correlated with reduced physical activity and poor clinical prognosis. Nevertheless, most existing researches focus solely on single-site fat tissue or specific heart failure types. Comprehensive combined analysis of cardiac, somatic and muscular adipose tissues, as well as systematic comparison among diverse heart failure subtypes, remains insufficient.
This study intends to quantify the three types of adipose tissues simultaneously, combined with cardiac structural and functional examinations, to explore their associations with heart failure. The findings are expected to facilitate precise risk stratification and individualized therapeutic strategy formulation for clinicians.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Retrospectively collected patients who underwent coronary CTA at Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, between April 2018 and March 2025.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria for heart failure set forth in the 2022 ESC Guidelines: presence of typical symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, fatigue, edema, etc.) and signs (e.g., pulmonary rales, jugular venous distention, third heart sound, etc.) of heart failure;
- Undergoing both coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and non-contrast chest computed tomography (CT), with image quality meeting the requirements for quantitative analysis;
- Age ≥ 18 years, with complete clinical and follow-up data, and ability to cooperate with imaging examinations and follow-up assessments.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Acute myocardial infarction occurring within 3 months prior to the imaging examination;
- Other definite structural heart diseases, including congenital heart disease, myocarditis, pericardial disease, severe valvular heart disease, etc.;
- End-stage organ diseases (hepatic/renal/pulmonary failure, active malignancy);
- Unmeasurable scan images (e.g., due to pericardial effusion or artifacts);
- Incomplete or missing clinical data.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Rate of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)
Time frame: The follow-up was conducted within one month after data collection was completed.
Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as the composite endpoint of all-cause death, non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke.
Proportion of Participants Experiencing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)
Time frame: Follow-up conducted within one month after data collection was completed.
Composite endpoint of all-cause death, non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jun 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Heart Failure, run by Beijing Anzhen Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Rate of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) (time frame: The follow-up was conducted within one month after data collection was completed.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jun 2026.