Arm cuff trick may shield heart failure patients from kidney damage during surgery

NCT ID NCT04982419

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests if briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm before a heart procedure can protect the kidneys and heart in people with heart failure. About 240 adults with heart failure who need a heart catheterization will be randomly assigned to receive either the cuff treatment or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if this simple technique reduces kidney injury and improves walking ability after the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23249-0001, United States

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  • VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75216-7167, United States

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    Contact

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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