Lactate: a surprising booster for failing hearts?
NCT ID NCT06121323
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how lactate, a natural substance made by the body, affects heart function in 12 people with chronic heart failure. Researchers gave lactate as an infusion and as a drink, then measured changes in blood flow and heart pressure. The goal was to understand if lactate could help the heart work better, but this was a small, early study to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Sodium lactate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward new ways to manage heart failure by using lactate to improve heart function.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to understand basic effects, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Central Jutland, 8200, Denmark