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To Define the Effects of Decreasing the Furosemide Dose on Cardiorenal and Humoral Function in Humans With Compensated Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) With and Without Renal Dysfunction
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Furosemide for Heart Failure and Kidney Dysfunction. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators' objective is to define the effects of decreasing the furosemide dose on heart, kidney and humoral function in people with compensated heart failure and kidney dysfunction and also in people with compensated heart failure without kidney dysfunction. Secondly, to define the humoral activation in both groups.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects received their clinically prescribed dose of furosemide for a 3 week stabilization period, then were assessed for cardiorenal and humoral function. Subjects then had a 50% reduction of the furosemide dose for a 3 week stabilization period, and were assessed for cardiorenal and humoral function again.