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New pill timing may help heart failure patients flush salt after meals

NCT ID NCT06995144

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an extended-release version of the diuretic torsemide helps heart failure patients get rid of more salt after lunch compared to the standard immediate-release version. Twenty adults with stable heart failure took both forms in a random order, and researchers measured their urine sodium levels. The goal is to see if a longer-acting pill can improve fluid balance without extra side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
torsemide (extended-release and immediate-release tablets)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a better-timed diuretic that helps heart failure patients excrete more salt after meals, potentially improving fluid control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase crossover study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit is modest—improving timing of sodium excretion—not a cure or major outcome.

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years or older. * Informed Consent: Willing and able to sign the informed consent form. * Stable Chronic HF: A clinical diagnosis of chronic heart failure considered stable by the patient's cardiologist/physician or another experienced clinician for at least one month prior to randomization. * Current Diuretic Therapy: Receiving an oral dose of 20 mg to 80 mg daily of furosemide, or 10 mg to 40 mg daily dose of torsemide, or 1 mg to 4 mg daily dose of bumetanide, for about 30 days prior to randomization. * Stable HF Medications: No anticipated changes in HF medications during the study period. * Female Participants: Premenopausal women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to study initiation and agree to use effective contraceptive methods throughout the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Other Diuretics: Requirement for a diuretic other than furosemide, bumetanide, or torsemide (except for spironolactone, eplerenone, finerenone, or SGLT2 inhibitors) at randomization or during the study. * Recent Cardiovascular Events: Myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack, acute kidney injury, or acute HF requiring hospitalization within 30 days prior to randomization. * Severe Lung Disease: Severe or symptomatic lung disease or respiratory symptoms distinct from HF. * Urinary Issues: History of urinary incontinence, or inability to empty the bladder. * Uncontrolled Comorbidities: Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension. * Renal Dysfunction: Estimated GFR \< 30 ml/min/1.72m². * Cardiac Conditions: History of flash pulmonary edema or amyloid cardiomyopathy. * Breastfeeding: Female participants who are breastfeeding. * Recent Participation in Clinical Trials: Participation in another clinical trial within the last three months prior to randomization. * Requirements for treatment with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (except for Aspirin up to 200 mg as PRN daily). * Serum potassium concentration \<3.5 or \>5.5 mmol/L.

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  • Future Life Clinical Trials

    Miami, Florida, 33169, United States

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