Can cheap water pills protect hearts in early kidney disease? new study begins to find out.

NCT ID NCT05171686

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at 49 veterans with early chronic kidney disease to see if common water pills (diuretics) can reduce extra body fluid and improve heart health. Researchers measured changes in blood markers and symptoms like fatigue after 4 weeks of treatment. The goal was to lay groundwork for future studies on preventing heart problems in kidney disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States

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