The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of whether supplements can improve heart health. There are a number of study procedures and tests that will occur as a part of the research study. There are 3 groups or arms in the study: one group will receive a ketone supplement, one group will receive hawthorn and a third group will receive a placebo that does not contain ketones or hawthorn. The purpose of the study is to learn whether these supplements improve heart heath in patients who have congestive heart failure. Participants will not know which supplement is received. The study doctor will know. This is called a single blind study. The supplements will provided along with instructions and educational materials. The duration of taking the supplements is approximately 8 weeks and full participation in the study is approximately 3 months. Participants with congestive heart failure will be enrolled through Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Measure and Compare Changes in Myocardial Function: exercise capacity
Timeframe: From baseline enrollment evaluations with functional measures to the end of supplementation at 8 weeks and evaluations afterwards at weeks 10 to 12.
Measure and Compare Changes in Myocardial Function: Structure and heart function
Timeframe: From baseline enrollment evaluations with functional measures to the end of supplementation at 8 weeks and evaluations afterwards at weeks 10 to 12.