SODIUM-HF is a multicenter clinical trial in ambulatory patients with chronic HF to evaluate the efficacy of a low sodium containing diet on a composite clinical outcome composed of of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular hospitalizations and cardiovascular emergency department visits. The hypothesis of this study is that patients following a low-sodium containing diet will have fewer clinical events (fewer hospital readmissions or emergency department visits, longer survival) than those randomized to Usual Care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients recruited if they are 18+ years or older, with confirmed diagnosis of HF (both reduced and preserved systolic function are eligible), NYHA class II-III, and willing to sign informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects will be excluded if:
* Average dietary intake of \<1500 mg/ day by a quantitative or semi-quantitative method
* Serum sodium \<130mmol/L
* Renal failure (glomerular filtration rate \<30 mL/min)
* Hepatic failure
* Uncontrolled thyroid disorder
* Cardiac device (ICD or CRT) or revascularization procedure (PCI or CABG) in previous month or planned in next 3 months
* Hospitalization due to cardiovascular causes in previous 1 month
* Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation (resting heart rate \>90 bpm)
* Active malignancy
* Moderate-severe dementia
* Enrolled in another interventional research study
* Patients will be excluded, if in the opinion of the investigator, another condition exists that would preclude dietary compliance or compliance with the protocol.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.