Heart failure hope: Anti-Inflammatory drug may reduce need for dangerous heart meds

NCT ID NCT06062966

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether anakinra, a drug that blocks inflammation, can make the heart more sensitive to inotropes (medicines that strengthen heart contractions) in people with end-stage heart failure. If successful, patients might need lower, safer doses of inotropes. The study involves 20 adults on stable inotrope therapy and will measure changes in inflammation and medication needs over 3 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

advanced heart failure heart failure hepatitis B virus infection hepatitis C virus infection

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States

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