Congestive heart failure

This study compared a device called Aquadex, which filters excess fluid from the blood, to standard IV diuretics in 167 hospitalized heart failure patients with fluid overload. The goal was to see which method better prevented heart failure events like rehospitalization. However,…

This study tested whether a once-daily dose of Torsemide (a water pill) works as well as the standard twice-daily Furosemide in heart failure patients. The goal was to see how much sodium the body gets rid of and if body weight changes. The study was stopped early and included 20…

This study tested a drug called levosimendan to see if it could help people with severe heart failure successfully come off a temporary heart-lung machine (ECLS). The trial planned to include 82 adults who were ready to try weaning off the machine. Half would get the drug and hal…

This study tested a procedure called renal denervation, which uses a catheter to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, in people with chronic heart failure. The goal was to see if it is safe and feasible, and whether it could improve symptoms like walking distance and heart stra…

This study tested whether providing palliative care at home, through a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with advanced cancer, heart failure, or COPD. The plan was to enroll over 1,100 patients, but the t…

This study is testing a wearable monitoring device designed for people with chronic heart failure to use at home. The device collects physiological data daily for five months, and researchers will then compare that data with any heart failure events, like hospitalizations or wors…

This pilot study tested an e-health system that uses tele-monitoring, tele-notification, and tele-coaching to help manage adults with at least two chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, or diabetes. The goal was to see how well the system could detect health problems early.…