Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to Reduce Hospital Length of Stay in Patients With Heart Failure ( POCUSHF )

This study will evaluate whether using bedside ultrasound (also called Point-of-Care Ultrasound or POCUS) can help improve the care of hospitalized patients with decompensated heart failure. Patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive ultrasound-guided assessments, and the other group will receive standard clinical evaluations. Researchers will compare the hospital length of stay between the two groups. Ultrasound is a non-invasive, safe, and painless imaging tool. The goal of the study is to find out if ultrasound guidance can lead to shorter hospitalizations and better care for patients with heart failure.

NCT Number	NCT06965712
Lead Sponsor	Florida International University
Conditions	Heart Failure, Decompensated Heart Failure, Hospital Length of Stay
Enrollment	66 participants
Start Date	2025-11-24
Primary Completion	2026-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-20