Protein diet program to improve muscle strength in heart failure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding dietary protein can help skeletal muscles recover and function better in people living with heart failure. It may help with strength, muscle wasting, and overall ability to do daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure with reduced heart pumping (LVEF 40% or less) or clear symptoms/labs showing it is significant
- You are age 18 to 100
- You are taking standard heart failure medicines as prescribed (or you cannot take them due to side effects/other reasons)
- In the last 12 months, you had one or more signs that heart failure is more severe (like recent hospital stay, very weak pumping, weight loss, low exercise capacity, or high NT-proBNP)
- You are not pregnant, and you can complete required pregnancy testing before DXA scans/randomization
- You do not have major kidney failure (eGFR under 20) or a history of heart transplant or LVAD
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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