Finding Heart Failure in People Taking Water Pills
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is for people who take a type of water pill called a loop diuretic, but do not yet have a diagnosis of heart failure. The study will check a blood test to see if undiagnosed heart failure might be present.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are taking a water pill like furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide, or torsemide.
- You have not been diagnosed with heart failure by your doctor.
- You have never had a blood test for a substance called NT-proBNP (a heart failure marker).
- You are willing to have a blood test for NT-proBNP.
- You are not severely frail (your level of fitness is better than a score of 7 on the Rockwood Frailty Scale).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether simple screening using a blood test (natriuretic peptides) plus an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) can find early heart failure sooner. Finding it earlier may help doctors start the right management to prevent it from getting worse.
This study is testing a way to catch heart failure earlier by using a simple blood test (NT-proBNP) in primary care. If you have symptoms that might be heart failure, this test could help your doctor diagnose it sooner so you can get the right treatment.
This study tests if a simple blood test (called NT-proBNP) can help find hidden heart failure in people who have lymphoedema (leg swelling). If heart failure is caught early, it can be treated, which may improve your health and quality of life.
This trial is testing a simple screening tool to find early signs of heart failure in people aged 50 or older, especially those with risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. If you're at risk, this could help catch heart problems sooner.
This trial tests a multidisciplinary care approach aimed at helping people with high risk for heart failure get diagnosed earlier. It may help you catch heart failure sooner if it starts, so treatment can begin earlier.
This study tests whether a small wireless sensor can safely measure and track pressure in the left upper heart chamber in people with advanced chronic heart failure. It may help the care team better understand pressure changes that are linked to fluid buildup and symptoms, alongside your usual heart medicines.
Hear when a new Heart failure trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.