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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UMCG
RECRUITINGGroningen, Netherlands
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