Heart Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged between 50 and 80 years old
- People who have been diagnosed with a stable form of heart failure where the heart's pumping function is preserved (known as HFpEF), with symptoms classified as moderate (NYHA Class II–III) or a specific elevated blood marker related to heart stress (BNP of 100 or above)
- People whose heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) shows a pumping function of 50% or more, along with a moderate or severe problem with the heart's ability to relax between beats (Grade 2 or 3 diastolic dysfunction)
- People who are currently taking a water tablet (loop diuretic) on an ongoing basis
- People who are currently taking a type of heart medication called a beta-blocker
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose beta-blocker was prescribed specifically to treat another heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or blocked heart arteries (coronary artery disease)
- People whose resting heart rate is above 100 beats per minute
- People who have been hospitalised due to heart failure within the past 3 months
- People who do not speak English
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Kai Chen, MD,PhD, UConn Health
Phone: 860-679-3343
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Changes in KCCQ-23 score
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.