TerminatedNot Applicable

PURE-HF: Peripheral Ultrafiltration for the RElief From Congestion in Heart Failure

Stopped: Low recruitment

Germany, Sweden62 participantsStarted 2017-11-03

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates whether tailored, peripheral ultrafiltration complementary to low-dose diuretics is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality in 90 days after randomization and heart failure events in 90 days after discharge than usual care including stepped intravenous diuretics in acutely decompensated chronic heart failure with fluid overload (not fully responsive to diuretic therapy).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Pitting edema ≥2+ of the lower extremities
. Jugular venous pressure \>8 cm H2O
. Pulmonary congestion or pleural effusion on chest x-ray
. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or ≥2- pillow orthopnea
. Respiration rate ≥20 per minute

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Heart Failure (HF) Event

Timeframe: in 90 days after discharge

Cardiovascular Death up to 90 Days After Randomization.

Timeframe: in 90 days after discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03161158

SponsorFresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-26

Results submitted2020-12-16

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