Cardio-renal syndrome

This study compares two drugs, finerenone and spironolactone, in 60 adults with heart failure and diabetic kidney disease who are at high risk for high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Participants will receive either finerenone daily or spironolactone every other day, plus stand…

This study tests whether quickly starting and increasing guideline-recommended heart failure medications after hospitalization improves outcomes in women. About 360 women from 13 Italian hospitals will be randomly assigned to either a high-intensity care group (rapid drug optimiz…

This study tests a new adjustable cooler for storing donor hearts during transport to the transplant hospital. The cooler aims to keep the heart at a steady temperature, reduce waste, and lower costs compared to the current standard device. About 80 adults receiving a heart trans…

Researchers are testing whether continuous heart monitoring can lower unplanned hospital visits in adults with heart failure who have never shown signs of atrial fibrillation. One group receives a small monitor implanted under the chest skin, another uses a handheld device for we…

This study tests whether a new risk algorithm (FIND HF) can better detect undiagnosed heart failure in people at risk. About 475 adults aged 40+ will have a blood test and heart ultrasound. Researchers will compare how many high-risk vs low-risk people are found to have heart pro…

Researchers are studying whether donor hearts can be safely stored and transported at 10°C using a portable cooler called the X°Port Heart Preservation System. The trial enrolls up to 25 adults who are listed for heart transplantation. Participants receive a standard heart transp…

This study tests whether pulsatile compression boots, which rhythmically squeeze the legs, can help patients hospitalized with acute heart failure and leg swelling. The boots aim to move fluid out of the legs, improve circulation, and support heart and kidney function. One hundre…

This study follows 100 adults with advanced heart failure for 2 years to understand how kidney function changes over time and how it relates to serious heart events like death or need for a transplant. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples, along with quality-o…

This study looks at 600 people (400 with chronic heart failure and 200 healthy) to find patterns in genes, proteins, and gut bacteria that may predict who gets worse. Researchers will track patients for one year to see who is hospitalized or dies. The goal is to create a better r…