New torsemide formulation aims to ease bladder symptoms in heart failure

NCT ID NCT06206512

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether an extended-release version of the diuretic torsemide works better than the standard immediate-release form for reducing overactive bladder symptoms in people with chronic heart failure. Twenty-four participants took each version for four weeks, tracking their urinary symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to see if the extended-release form causes fewer bladder problems while still managing fluid buildup.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiometabolic Research Unit

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

torsemide (extended release and immediate release)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better-tolerated diuretic that reduces bothersome bladder symptoms in heart failure patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early Phase 2 trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply widely. Torsemide can cause kidney injury, electrolyte loss, and hearing issues.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure overactive bladder

As listed by the trial registrant

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