Can a common heart drug improve how the heart relaxes?

NCT ID NCT07157527

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the drug sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) can improve the heart's ability to relax in people with heart failure and reduced pumping strength. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure changes after six months of treatment. The study involves 70 adults from two heart centers in Egypt.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that sacubitril/valsartan improves heart relaxation in patients with heart failure and reduced pumping ability, potentially guiding better treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 70 participants. It may not prove long-term benefits, and results may not apply to all heart failure patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systolic heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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