Going home early with a portable diuretic for heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether some people with heart failure can leave the hospital earlier and continue their water-pill treatment at home using a small portable pump, instead of staying in the hospital for IV fluids. It aims to see if early discharge is as safe and effective as standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in the hospital or emergency room for heart failure and are expected to need at least 24 more hours of IV diuretics (water pills).
- You have a safe home environment where you can manage your own care.
- You or a caregiver can learn to use a small portable pump device for your medication.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your kidney function and blood tests are within certain limits.
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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