Water as medicine? study tests its effect on heart transplant patients
NCT ID NCT00581321
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests how drinking 500 ml of water affects blood pressure and heart function in 40 stable heart transplant patients. Researchers will measure changes in blood vessel resistance and blood pressure over 40 minutes. The goal is to understand if water can be a simple way to manage blood pressure in this group.
What this could mean
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Active substance
water
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help doctors understand how water affects blood pressure in heart transplant patients, potentially guiding future care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 participants. It only looks at short-term effects and may not apply to all heart transplant patients.
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Locations
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Tennessee Valley Health Systems (Nashville VA)
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States