Can shedding pounds heal heart failure muscles? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06930495

First seen Apr 28, 2026 ยท Last updated Apr 28, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how extra body fat affects muscles and blood vessels in people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers will measure changes before and after participants lose at least 7% of their body weight using standard weight-loss medications. The goal is to understand if weight loss can improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and make exercise easier for these patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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