Can shedding pounds help heart failure patients move better?
NCT ID NCT06930495
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study follows 95 people with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction who are already receiving weight loss treatment as part of their standard care. Researchers will measure muscle blood flow, fat content, and inflammation before and after at least 7% weight loss. The goal is to understand how excess weight harms muscle and heart function, and whether weight loss can reverse some of that damage.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Weight loss medications (incretin-based drugs) as part of standard care
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could clarify how weight loss improves muscle function and exercise tolerance in people with heart failure and obesity.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all HFpEF patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States