Ancient herb meets modern heart care: can goreisan beat fluid buildup?
NCT ID NCT04691700
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a traditional Japanese herbal medicine called Goreisan to standard heart failure treatment helps reduce swelling (edema) and improve outcomes. About 1,179 adults with worsening heart failure and fluid overload are participating. The main goal is to see if Goreisan can make signs of fluid buildup disappear and lower the risk of death or hospitalization.
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Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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