Lumacaftor for improved brain blood flow in heart failure
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This trial tests if lumacaftor, a medication used in cystic fibrosis, can improve blood flow to the brain in people with stable heart failure. It might help if you have heart failure with reduced pumping function and low brain blood flow.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older with stable heart failure (NYHA class II-III) and a low ejection fraction (under 40%).
- You must have low blood flow to the brain (measured as 45 or less on a special scan).
- You cannot have had a hospital stay for heart failure in the last 3 months.
- You must not have cystic fibrosis or take certain medications (like antiallergics, antibiotics, or antidepressants).
- You must be able to have an MRI without sedation and not have a non-MRI compatible device or clip.
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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