Heart failure patients may soon get meds through a patch instead of an IV
NCT ID NCT04846816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tested a new patch-like device that delivers the heart failure drug furosemide under the skin. Twenty hospitalized heart failure patients received a single dose to see if it is safe and works well. The goal is to find a simpler way to give this medication without needles or IVs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
furosemide delivered via a patch infusor device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more convenient way to deliver furosemide for heart failure, potentially reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device could fail or cause skin reactions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Glasgow, Glasgow, G51 4TF, United Kingdom