Heart failure patients may finally ditch thirsty fluid rules

NCT ID NCT05931614

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Stockholm Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether heart failure patients can safely drink as much fluid as they want instead of restricting it. Researchers will compare lung congestion, blood markers, quality of life, and hospital readmissions in 326 participants over time. The goal is to see if liberal drinking is at least as safe as restriction, while potentially reducing thirst and improving daily life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: free fluid intake (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that heart failure patients can drink freely without worsening their condition, improving comfort and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (326 participants) and may not prove safety definitively. Results may not apply to all heart failure patients, especially those with severe kidney issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITING

Stockholm, 17176, Sweden

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