The Role of Epicardial Adiposity in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Recruiting
Observational Study
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 130 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester · Other
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About This Trial
In this study the investigators are aiming to recruit 130 patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction who are obese and non-obese to undergo CT and MRI scans, as well as some other investigations including blood tests, to help investigate if having more fat around the heart leads to worse heart function in this condition. This may lead to the development of new treatments aimed at…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Aged ≥18 years old
* Diagnosed with HFpEF by an experienced cardiologist or signs and symptoms of heart failure with a HFA-PEFF score ≥5
* Able to understand written English
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