Congestive heart failure

Kaiser Permanente researchers are testing whether digital outreach helps adults with heart failure refill medications they have let lapse. Participants are assigned to receive either interactive text messages or automated phone calls encouraging refills, or usual care with no ext…

This trial tests whether adding Yiqi Fumai lyophilized injection to standard heart failure treatment improves symptoms and reduces heart strain in adults with chronic heart failure caused by coronary heart disease. About 100 participants at four hospitals in China will receive th…

This trial tests whether a new scoring system, called the Biological Congestion Score (BCS), can help doctors better manage diuretic medications in people with chronic heart failure. The BCS combines four blood biomarkers with clinical information to estimate fluid congestion and…

This trial tests a small device called the C-MIC System, which is implanted under the skin and delivers a constant low-level electrical current to the heart. The goal is to see if this microcurrent can improve heart pumping ability, exercise capacity, and quality of life in peopl…

This trial tests whether a hybrid cardiac telerehabilitation program — combining in-person sessions, live video workouts, and remote monitoring — can improve adherence to exercise rehab in people with coronary artery disease or stable heart failure. Participants are randomly assi…

This study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can improve blood sugar control and reduce hospital readmissions in people with type 2 diabetes and acute heart failure. Researchers will follow 140 adults during their hospital stay and for three months …

This study tests a four-month digital program designed to help people with chronic heart failure take their medications as prescribed. The program includes personalized planning, motivational counseling, and symptom tracking. Researchers will enroll 870 adults in Pakistan who hav…

This study tests a small, hourglass-shaped device implanted in the heart's upper chambers to lower pressure and reduce fluid buildup in the lungs. It is for people with advanced heart failure whose heart pumps weakly (ejection fraction 40% or less). The trial randomly assigns som…

This trial tests a nurse-led program designed to help people with chronic heart failure better manage fluid buildup—a common cause of hospital readmission. The program includes education, emotional support, and practical skills like daily weighing and salt restriction. Researcher…

This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can improve quality of life and exercise ability in elderly patients with a common type of heart failure (HFpEF). Fifty adults aged 60 and older will receive either the transplant or a …

This study tests three different ways to remove excess fluid in people with worsening heart failure. Participants will receive intravenous furosemide alone, or combined with either acetazolamide or hydrochlorothiazide. The goal is to see which combination works best and is safest…

This study tests whether people hospitalized for acute heart failure can be discharged early and continue treatment at home using a subcutaneous injection of furosemide (a diuretic) instead of staying in the hospital for standard IV diuretics. About 250 adults will be randomly as…

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug already used for diabetes, can improve heart function in people hospitalized with acute heart failure. About 188 participants will take the drug or not for three months, and doctors will use special ultrasound imaging to measure chan…

This study tests whether routinely placing a small tube in the leg artery (distal perfusion catheter) is better than waiting until a problem arises in patients on mechanical heart pumps. About 500 adults with severe heart failure or shock will be randomly assigned to one of the t…

This study tests whether using a special ultrasound score (DUCS) to guide diuretic dosing can improve outcomes for people hospitalized with acute heart failure. About 128 adults with heart failure and fluid buildup will be randomly assigned to either standard care or ultrasound-g…

This study tests whether adding HeartLogic diagnostic alerts to usual care can reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life for people with chronic heart failure and low ejection fraction. About 135 adults with a prior heart failure event will be enrolled. The approach use…

This study looks at whether starting the drug dapagliflozin within 24 hours of arriving at the emergency room is practical for elderly patients (75+) with acute heart failure. It will involve 144 patients across 6 hospitals, comparing early drug treatment plus a nurse phone call …

This study looks at whether a medical-grade smartwatch (CardioWatch 287-2) can improve a 13-week virtual cardiac rehab program for people with heart disease. About 216 participants will either use the watch or not, and researchers will compare their progress in areas like exercis…

This Phase 3 trial will test whether glimepiride, a standard diabetes pill, can reduce the risk of heart-related death, heart transplant, or worsening heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure. About 1,484 participants will receive either glimepiride …

This study looks at whether a 30-minute face-to-face lesson with a nurse can help people with chronic heart failure stay stable and take better care of themselves after being discharged from the hospital. About 118 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive this extra edu…

This study tests whether levosimendan, a drug that strengthens heart contractions without increasing oxygen demand, can help people hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. About 332 adults will receive either levosimendan plus standard care or standard care alone. Re…

This study tests whether paramedics can use a lung ultrasound to improve diagnosis of heart failure in patients with breathing trouble. About 1,000 adults with shortness of breath will receive the ultrasound during emergency care. Researchers will compare the paramedic's diagnosi…

This trial tests whether offering a seasonal flu vaccine to heart patients while they are still in the hospital, along with active counseling, increases vaccination rates compared to counseling alone. The study enrolls adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome or heart fail…

Researchers are testing a device called the FlowMod System in people hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. The device partially blocks blood flow in the large veins that return blood to the heart, which may reduce the heart's workload. The trial will check whether …

This study tests whether a trained community health worker, who provides remote support, can reduce the burden and improve satisfaction for rural caregivers of older veterans with serious illnesses like dementia or cancer. About 480 care partners will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study tests whether an AI-powered program can help older adults with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease manage emotional distress. Participants receive short videos and daily check-ins from a chatbot that teaches practical coping skills, all from their own phone.…

This study looks at whether 12 virtual health coaching sessions over 16 weeks can help people with heart disease (like heart failure or a heart attack) improve their health, reduce stress, and lower the chance of going back to the hospital. About 70 adults will take part, and the…

This study tests whether an 8-week home telerehabilitation program, with real-time coaching and vital sign monitoring, can improve physical function and reduce frailty in older adults with heart failure. Seventy participants will be randomly assigned to either the telerehab progr…

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 will use transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound to measure blood flow in the brains of 100 people who had a stroke and underwent endovascular therapy (clot removal). The goal is to see if TCD readings can predict complications like bleeding or brain swelling in the days…

This observational study looks at whether changes in a blood marker called NT-proBNP, measured at the bedside, can reflect how well fluid is being removed in patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. Participants receive standard care, and researchers track NT…

This trial explores whether a training program for general practitioners can improve how primary care clinics deliver palliative care to adults with advanced cancer, COPD, heart failure, or kidney disease. One family health unit will use the new approach—a 30-hour e-learning cour…

This study tests two different formulations of an experimental drug called AD-118 in healthy adults aged 19 to 64. Participants receive a single dose of each version in a random order, and researchers measure how the drug moves through the body and check for side effects. The goa…

This study will test whether a five-point ultrasound can better predict fluid overload in 200 patients hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Doctors will use the ultrasound results to guide diuretic treatment and track readmission rates over 30 and 90 days. The goal is to s…

This observational study will follow 600 adults with chronic or acute heart failure to see how biomarkers and other factors predict individual responses to standard medications. Participants will have assessments at the start and after 1, 3, and 6 months, with follow-up phone cal…

This study tests a special blood pressure monitor that deflates very slowly, designed for people with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). Researchers want to see if patients can use it easily at home and if it helps track their blood pressure accurately. About 50 adults with…

This study tests a new method to measure central venous pressure (a key heart health indicator) without inserting a catheter. Researchers will use a pressure cuff and Doppler sensor on the forearm of 30 children (ages 0-17) in the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if this n…

This study will follow 2000 adults hospitalized with acute heart failure in Brazil to learn how they are treated and what happens to them over the next year. Researchers want to see if doctors are using the latest recommended medicines and find out what barriers prevent better ca…

This early-stage study will test two versions of a drug (AD-118 and AD-1181) in 70 healthy adults to see how they are processed by the body and if they are safe. Participants will receive a single dose of each version under fasting conditions. The study does not aim to treat any …

This study checks if a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) accurately measures breathing distress in critically ill patients who cannot speak. Researchers will compare RDOS scores with end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, an objective breathing measur…

This study will follow 3000 adults with chronic heart failure to see how often they also have kidney disease, diabetes, fatty liver, or clogged arteries. Researchers want to understand how these conditions interact and affect patient outcomes over two years. No new treatments are…

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…

This study looks at whether a hybrid care model—using telemonitoring, teleconsultations, and online tools—can help patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic heart failure get regular care during health emergencies like pandemics. Researchers will follow 180 patients for one year, …