Could entresto help adult hearts born with defects?
NCT ID NCT06693674
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the drug Entresto (sacubitril-valsartan) can improve heart structure and function in adults with congenital heart disease. 45 participants will take either Entresto or a placebo for 52 weeks. Researchers will measure heart changes, blood markers, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Entresto (sacubitril-valsartan)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a treatment to improve heart function and daily life for adults with congenital heart disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug also has risks like low blood pressure and high potassium.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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