Clinical trials
Congestion clinical trials
Below are recruiting congestion clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 89 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07356843Recruiting
Palliative Care for Heart Failure Patients
This study looks at how to improve palliative care for people with heart failure. It involves healthcare workers who care for heart failure patients and will help find better ways to support them.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07705269Recruiting
High-rate fluid removal for fluid overload in dialysis patients
This trial tests whether a faster rate of fluid removal during dialysis can help hospitalized patients with end-stage kidney disease who have severe fluid buildup. It aims to reduce fluid congestion and improve outcomes.
Monterrey, Nuevo LeónAges 18 years+ - NCT06993220Recruiting
Reducing fluid buildup in heart failure patients at discharge
This trial is for people hospitalized with heart failure and signs of fluid overload, such as swelling or fluid in the lungs. It aims to check if patients still have extra fluid when they go home, which may help improve their recovery.
Sant Joan Despí, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04343443Recruiting
Test whether a lung ultrasound helps discharge planning after heart failure
This study looks at people hospitalized for worsening heart failure with weaker pumping (reduced ejection fraction). It tests whether a lung ultrasound evaluation near discharge can improve how doctors decide it is safe to send you home.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05089162Recruiting
Testing a heart ultrasound approach in chronic heart failure
This study looks at people with chronic heart failure with weaker pumping function and checks how well a lung/heart ultrasound can assess congestion (fluid buildup). If you qualify, you may help test a better way to evaluate your condition during a planned hospital visit.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT04332692Recruiting
Check if a lung ultrasound helps evaluate discharge after heart failure
This study looks at whether doing lung ultrasounds can better assess people right before they leave the hospital after an acute heart failure flare. It may help doctors decide when someone is ready for discharge and tailor care to reduce risk after leaving.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT04343430Recruiting
Hospital study for fluid buildup in heart failure with preserved heart function
This study looks at how well doctors can assess fluid buildup before you leave the hospital if you have a type of heart failure called “preserved ejection fraction.” It may help improve decisions about when and how safely people are discharged.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05097898Recruiting
Check fluid buildup in heart failure with normal pumping
This study evaluates how well doctors can assess “fluid congestion” in people with chronic heart failure where the heart’s squeezing is still preserved. It may help improve how patients are monitored during hospital visits.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05089149Recruiting
Check how lung ultrasound helps manage heart failure congestion
This study looks at people with long-term worsening heart failure who are coming to the hospital for a planned visit, to see how checking “congestion” (fluid buildup) may guide care. It may help the team understand whether lung ultrasound can better assess who needs treatment changes.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07735156Recruiting
Treating Pelvic Pain with Vein Blockage
This study tests a minimally invasive procedure that blocks abnormal veins in the pelvis to relieve long-term pelvic pain. It may help women with pelvic congestion syndrome.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges 17–55 - NCT07730827Recruiting
Community program for better heart failure care
This study tests whether a program that connects you with community health workers and your care team can help you manage heart failure better. It looks at things like your living situation, medical needs, and social support to make your care more fair and personalized.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07597512Recruiting
Fluid Loss Patterns and Heart Failure Recovery Study
This study looks at how your kidneys handle salt and water when you're treated for acute heart failure in the hospital. Researchers want to understand which patients recover well from fluid buildup and which might need different treatment approaches.
Olot, GironaAges 18 years+ - NCT07541768Recruiting
Training Residents to Use Ultrasound for Fluid Assessment
This study teaches medical residents how to use a bedside ultrasound technique called VExUS to check if patients have too much fluid in their body. You'll learn a specific skill that could help you assess patients faster and more accurately.
BernAges Any age - NCT07499401Recruiting
Fluid response test in ICU patients with vein congestion
This study looks at how tiny blood vessels respond to extra fluids in ICU patients who have vein congestion. It helps doctors understand if giving more fluid is helpful or harmful for you.
Ancona, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06772038Recruiting
Fluid response and vein health during fluid bolus in ICU
This trial looks at how well your body responds to extra fluids given through an IV, and whether it helps your veins. It is for people in the ICU who already have heart monitoring in place.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–99 - NCT07483151Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Thinking Changes Study
This study looks at how changes in blood flow (called venous congestion) after heart surgery might affect thinking and memory. It aims to find out if there is a link between how blood returns to the heart and brain function after surgery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT02630121RecruitingPhase 4
Nasal spray treatment to reduce mild sleep apnea congestion
This study tests whether using oxymetazoline with fluticasone nasal spray can improve mild obstructive sleep apnea by lowering nasal congestion. If your nose stays blocked most days despite current spray use, this may help your breathing during sleep.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07419360Recruiting
Draining fluid from lungs in heart failure
This study tests whether draining fluid from around the lungs can help people with heart failure who are in the hospital. It looks at how this procedure affects breathing and recovery.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07285187Recruiting
Vein congestion and confusion after heart surgery trial
This trial looks at how blood backing up in veins after heart surgery might relate to delirium (sudden confusion). It uses a special ultrasound to check vein blood flow and then watches for confusion afterward.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07232277Recruiting
Vein congestion and kidney injury after heart surgery
This trial looks at how fluid buildup in veins might relate to kidney injury after planned heart surgery. It aims to find ways to prevent kidney damage. Participants must be having planned (non-emergency) heart surgery, be 18 or older, and have healthy kidneys and overall health.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06914336Recruiting
Liver ultrasound to check fluid buildup in ventilated patients
This trial uses an ultrasound of your liver to see if there is extra fluid or pressure in your veins that might make it harder to breathe. It may help doctors understand how to better manage the breathing machine for people who have been on it for more than a day.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT07166965Enrolling by invitation
Supplement for Heart Failure: Ketones and Hawthorn
This trial tests whether adding a supplement containing ketones and hawthorn extract can help people with heart failure feel better and improve their heart function. You will take the supplement daily and have imaging scans and exercise tests to monitor your progress.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07099885Recruiting
Urine test to guide water pill treatment for heart failure
This study tests a simple urine test to help doctors choose the best dose of water pills (diuretics) for people hospitalized with heart failure and leg swelling. The goal is to relieve congestion faster and more safely.
Wroclaw, DolnosląskieAges 18 years+ - NCT06977477Recruiting
Managing fluid buildup in heart failure patients
This study tests a new way to manage fluid buildup in patients with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF) who are in the hospital. It aims to improve how doctors remove excess fluid and help you feel better.
Magdeburg, Saxony-AnhaltAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for congestion?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 89 recruiting congestion studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a congestion trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a congestion trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.