Restrictive vs liberal fluids for hospitalized heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether drinking less fluid (restrictive) vs. the usual amount (liberal) helps people hospitalized with heart failure. It aims to find out which approach leads to better recovery and fewer symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are in the hospital for worsening heart failure (shortness of breath, fatigue, or fluid buildup).
- You have at least one sign of fluid overload, like leg swelling or crackles in your lungs.
- You received at least 40 mg of IV furosemide (a water pill) in the hospital.
- You can provide consent within 24 hours of admission.
- You are not on dialysis, have very low or high sodium levels, or need intensive care.
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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