Status:
SUSPENDED
Diuretic Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Heart Failure
Lead Sponsor:
Hebei Medical University
Conditions:
Heart Failure, Congestive
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether glucocorticoids have potent diuretic effects in patients with congestive heart failure.
Detailed Description
Glucocorticoids are known to have pronounced physiological effects in the kidney. Conventional teaching dictates that it should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure due to it...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Congestive heart failure patients due to any cause
- Patients with normal cortical function
- Congestive heart failure patients who are on diuretic therapy
- Clinically stable and body weight maintained the same for at least 3 days without signs of fluid retention
Exclusion
- Patient refusal
- Signs of infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00263302
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2006
Last Update
July 4 2008
Active Locations (2)
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1
Kunshen Liu
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, 050031
2
The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, 050031