Could a common gout pill help Veterans' failing hearts?
NCT ID NCT04551222
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether probenecid, a medicine usually used for gout, can improve heart function and exercise ability in veterans with heart failure. About 99 veterans with a specific type of heart failure took probenecid twice daily for 180 days. Researchers measured changes in heart function using ultrasound and exercise tests to see if the drug helps manage the condition.
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Locations
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Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220-2213, United States
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Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Richmond, Virginia, 23249-0001, United States
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States
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Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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