Heart failure study seeks to decode fluid overload

NCT ID NCT06587854

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study observes 270 adults hospitalized with acute heart failure to identify different patterns of fluid buildup (congestion). Researchers will use ultrasound, liver scans, and urine tests to see how these patterns relate to treatment response and outcomes like rehospitalization. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a new drug.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better classify and treat congestion in acute heart failure, potentially improving patient outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a new therapy, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UMCG

    RECRUITING

    Groningen, Netherlands

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