Heart failure patients may not need strict fluid limits, new trial suggests
NCT ID NCT07400991
First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether a thirst-driven, liberal fluid intake is as good as a strict fluid restriction (1.5 L/day) for patients hospitalized with acute heart failure. About 420 participants will follow one of the two strategies during their hospital stay and for one month after discharge. The main goal is to see how quickly they stabilize, while also checking thirst distress and quality of life.
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Department of Cardiology, Gødstrup Hospital
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What this could mean
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Active substance
fluid intake strategy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that letting heart failure patients drink as they please is safe and reduces thirst distress, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study without a drug, so the impact is modest. Results may not change standard care if liberal intake worsens congestion or delays recovery.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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